The TV series “Tehran” returns to Apple TV next week even though production wrapped back in 2023. What caused the postponement of this critically acclaimed drama depicting dueling espionage efforts between Israel and Iran was never specified by the streaming service. But sensitivities regarding the real-life battles that have ravaged the Middle East are suspected of being a factor in the delayed return of “Tehran,” which is co-produced by Israeli public broadcaster Kan 11.
But that’s far from the only sign of disruption in Israel’s entertainment business these days. And while the struggles currently gripping the country’s film and TV industries aren’t entirely attributable to the pall the Netanyahu administration has cast over just about anything with Israeli or even Jewish connections, it’s an issue to be sure.
The cloud of controversy that has enveloped Israel since Oct. 7, 2023 was a much-discussed topic at this year’s inaugural Jerusalem Sessions event,…
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