Israeli actors died in Assassination
Here are 1 famous actors from Israel died in Assassination:
Juliano Mer-Khamis
Juliano Mer-Khamis (May 29, 1958 Nazareth-April 4, 2011 Jenin) otherwise known as Juliano Mer, Juliano Merr Khamis, Juliano Mer Khamis or Juliano Merr was an Israeli actor, film director and filmmaker. His child is called Jay Khamis.
Juliano Mer-Khamis was born to a Jewish mother and an Arab Christian father in Nazareth, Israel. He grew up in a diverse environment which inspired his passion for promoting co-existence and understanding between different cultures. Mer-Khamis studied theater in Tel Aviv and changed his name to Juliano Mer for his acting career. He starred in several Israeli films and television shows before moving to London and then the United States to pursue further study and work in theater.
In 1982, Mer-Khamis returned to Israel and established the Freedom Theater in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The theater aimed to empower the local community through artistic expression, especially among young people. Mer-Khamis directed many plays and documentaries, which focused on issues such as oppression, injustice, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Mer-Khamis faced many challenges during his career, including death threats and assassination attempts by extremist groups who opposed his work for peace and co-existence. Tragically, he was shot dead in 2011 by a masked gunman outside the Freedom Theater, leaving behind his wife and son. However, his legacy lives through the Freedom Theater and the many lives he touched through his art and activism.
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