23rd Sep 2025
Keshet Int'l sells RED ALERT to Paramount+ for October 7 global premiere
RED ALERT, A RIVETING FOUR-PART SCRIPTED SERIES DEPICTING THE 2023 MASSACRE IN ISRAEL WILL PREMIERE GLOBALLY ON PARAMOUNT+ OCTOBER 7, TWO YEARS TO THE DAY OF THE ATTACK
From renowned storytellers Keshet Media Group, the IEF and Academy Award®-nominated producer Lawrence Bender, RED ALERT depicts real stories of ordinary people turned heroes
Paramount+ has acquired worldwide rights to RED ALERT, a four-part drama series depicting the true-life harrowing events of October 7, 2023. All four episodes of RED ALERT will premiere globally on Paramount+ and Keshet 12 in Israel on Tuesday, October 7, two years to the day of the historic terror attacks.
Created, written and directed by Lior Chefetz (The Stronghold, Sky Raiders) and produced by Keshet Media Group (Homeland, A Small Light) and Academy Award nominee Lawrence Bender (Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds) with Green Productions (Cinema Sabaya, Menashe, Golda) and the IEF (Israel Entertainment Fund), RED ALERT portrays the largest and deadliest massacre in Israel’s history, when more than 1,200 concert-goers, families and individuals near the Gaza border were murdered and 250 kidnapped. Drawing from the true experiences of those who survived, the series weaves their courageous personal stories into a cinematic narrative of the devastating terrorist attack that turned southern Israel into a war zone, testing humanity and forging heroism through chaos.
Stated David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount: “RED ALERT highlights Paramount's continued commitment to storytelling through artistic excellence and accuracy. This critical series cinematically captures the horrific terrorism that stunned the world on October 7 with harrowing precision and inspires with these true-life stories of heroism and heartbreak. We thank Avi, Keshet and Lawrence for trusting us with their vision.”
RED ALERT follows several civilians whose stories intertwine as they experienced the atrocities of October 7, including Bat Sheva (Rotem Sela), a mother forced to flee with her two daughters as her son is taken into Gaza; Ohad (Miki Leon), a father who becomes a tragic symbol of sacrifice as he fiercely protects his family; Ayub (Hisham Suleiman), a grieving father who loses his wife and is forced to hide with his baby behind enemy lines; Nofar (Chen Amsalem), a Border Police officer caught in the massacre and injured while defending others, alongside colleague Liat (Rotem Abuhav); Kobi (Israel Atias), an anti-terrorism officer who runs directly into hell to save his wife; and Tali (Sara Vino), a devoted mother who transforms into an unlikely hero while searching for her injured son, Itamar (Nevo Katan).
Lawrence Bender, Executive Producer of RED ALERT and co-founder of Bender Brown Productions: “I’ve been fortunate to produce films that resonated with audiences worldwide, but RED ALERT is deeply personal. It tells the story of my own people, and of a day that changed everything. What makes it so powerful is that it isn’t just drama — it’s real. At a time when some are questioning or forgetting what happened, it felt vital to capture the truth with authenticity and cinematic power. The courage, the heartbreak, the resilience — I’m proud that, through Paramount, these stories will be seen and remembered around the world.”
Avi Nir, Executive Producer and CEO of Keshet Media Group: “The partnership with Paramount marks a significant milestone in fulfilling the vision of RED ALERT, which was born as a shared dream between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles. We are beyond grateful and proud that, through our deal with Paramount +, the series will now reach tens of millions of viewers around the globe, alongside its release in Israel. It is vital that the world bears witness to that horrific day —a day that has yet to end for so many of us. It is vital that we, and the world, come to know the people who became reluctant heroes, in the face of horror and loss. Our deepest gratitude goes first and foremost to them, and now also to David Ellison and the Paramount team for their faith and determination.”
Nati Dinnar, Founder, Israel Entertainment Fund (IEF): “From the very first moment this project was presented to the us and JNF-USA, we all understood how critical it was for a global audience to experience this story. We are deeply appreciative of Paramount for ensuring that through Red Alert, the world will not only learn about the events of October 7, but also witness the resilience and spirit that emerged that day.”
Maya Fischer, Producer of Red Alert: "We are proud and honored to bring Red Alert to the screen — a series that tells the true stories of ordinary people who, on that horrific day, held on to their humanity and showed extraordinary courage. This project is unprecedented in scope and significance, and we feel privileged to share it with audiences worldwide through Paramount+. Our deepest thanks go to our partners, our creative team, and above all to the real people who entrusted us with their stories. We hope to honor them with integrity, respect, and lasting impact."
Red Alert is co-created with Ruth Efroni and co-written by Kineret Peled and Idan Hubel, with Yuval Yefet as script editor and Dan Sachar as editing director. The series is produced by Green Productions (Golda) in partnership with Bender Brown Productions (Roswell) with the Jewish National Fund-USA Israel Entertainment Fund (IEF) for Keshet 12. Executive producers are Green Productions’ Maya Fischer, Shani Ettinger Sror, Roi Kurland, and Gal Greenspan; Bender Brown Productions' Lawrence Bender and Kevin Kelly Brown; Jordana Reuben Yechiel; Mika Rode; Keshet Media Group’s Avi Nir; and Israel Entertainment Fund’s Nati Dinnar and Russell Robinson.
Other funding partners include the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies and The Film & Media Collaborative: the Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, the Avi Chai Foundation, and the Maimonides Fund. Additional executive producers include Jared Kash, Cindy Cederlund, Nealy Fischer, Jacobo Azout, Samuel Azout, Meir Goldberg, and the Khalili Brothers. Co-producers include Ilan and Ronda Nissan, Adam Milstein, Suzana and Ivan Kaufman, Ben-Yami Family, Fischer Family, Susan Satzman Toczek, Fred Toczek, Sharon Joy, Alona Refua, and Janet Jeffries.
Red Alert premieres on Keshet 12, Israel’s most-watched TV channel, on Sunday October 5, with episodes 2, 3, and 4 debuting on October 8, 12, and 15, respectively.
Keshet International is the international distributor for Red Alert. All four episodes will be available on Paramount+ beginning October 7. Rick Rosen at WME brokered the deal.