Paramount+ has acquired the global rights to “Red Alert,” a four-part drama series depicting the true events of October 7, 2023. All four episodes will premiere globally on Paramount+ and in Israel on Keshet 12 on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, marking two years to the day since the deadliest terror attack in Israel’s history. Keshet International serves as the international distributor for the series.
“Red Alert” is created, written, and directed by Lior Chefetz, whose previous credits include “The Stronghold” and “Sky Raiders.” The series is produced by Keshet Media Group, Lawrence Bender—Academy Award-nominated producer of “Pulp Fiction” and “Inglourious Basterds”—and Green Productions (“Cinema Sabaya,” “Menashe,” “Golda”), with support from the Israel Entertainment Fund (IEF).
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, stated: “'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.”
Lawrence Bender, executive producer and co-founder of Bender Brown Productions, commented: “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, added: “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.”
The series portrays the massacre that claimed over 1,200 lives and saw more than 250 people kidnapped near Israel’s Gaza border. Drawing directly from survivor testimonies, “Red Alert” interweaves several real-life stories into a cinematic retelling of a day that plunged southern Israel into chaos and war, ultimately revealing extraordinary moments of heroism and humanity.
Among the stories told in “Red Alert” are those of Bat Sheva (Rotem Sela), a mother forced to flee with her daughters while her son is abducted; Ohad (Miki Leon), a father who becomes a symbol of sacrifice; Ayoub (Hisham Suleiman), a grieving father hiding with his baby; Nofar (Chen Amsalem) and Liat (Rotem Abuhav), two Border Police officers caught in the crossfire; Kobi (Israel Atias), an anti-terror officer running into danger to save his wife; and Tali (Sara Vino), a mother-turned-hero in search of her injured son Itamar (Nevo Katan).
“Red Alert” was co-created with Ruth Efroni and co-written by Kineret Peled and Idan Hubel. The series is produced by Green Productions in partnership with Bender Brown Productions and the IEF for Keshet 12. Executive producers include Maya Fischer, Shani Ettinger Sror, Roi Kurland, and Gal Greenspan for Green Productions; Lawrence Bender and Kevin Kelly Brown for Bender Brown Productions; Jordana Reuben Yechiel, Mika Rode, Avi Nir for Keshet Media Group; and Nati Dinnar and Russel Robinson for the Israel Entertainment Fund. Additional funding partners include the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, The Film & Media Collaborative, the Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, the Avi Chai Foundation, and the Maimonides Fund.