
. Director Peter Mimi has responded to comments made by Ella Wawie, spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces, who criticized his series “Sahab Al-Ard” (Companions of the Land), currently airing during Ramadan 2026.
Mimi posted on Facebook: “What’s this about falsifying facts? The videos are available. Honestly, I searched everywhere to find an actress who resembled you. Victory to the oppressed.”
Criticism from the IDF Spokesperson
The newly appointed spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces, in a video posted to her Instagram account, claimed: “Art is a message, but only when it’s pure. Otherwise, it’s brainwashing and falsifying facts. Incitement isn’t just shouting and loud talk; it can be a series, a detailed scene, a story created to turn the killer into a victim and the victim into the accused. ‘Sahab Al-Ard’ isn’t drama; it’s historical forgery and intentional distortion, a cheap representation of the truth. The real ‘Companions of the Land’ are those who defended their land, their children, and their homes. Be honest and tell the whole story.”
“Sahab Al-Ard” Air Times
“Sahab Al-Ard” airs daily throughout its 15-episode run on DMC at 11:00 PM, with a repeat broadcast at 9:00 AM. It also airs on DMC Drama at 7:15 PM, with repeats at 2:45 AM and 12:45 PM the following day. Viewers can also catch the series on Al Hayat channel at 9:45 PM and on the Watch it platform at 7:15 PM.
About “Sahab Al-Ard”
“Sahab Al-Ard” depicts the humanitarian situation in Gaza following the events of October 7th. The series features Eyad Nassar as a Palestinian man desperately trying to save his nephew amidst the ongoing bombardment, and Mona Shalaby as an Egyptian doctor arriving with a relief convoy. Amidst the devastation, stories of love, hope, and conscience emerge, intertwining a human love story with the tragedy of war.
“Sahab Al-Ard” Cast
The series stars Eyad Nassar, Mona Shalaby, Kamal El-Basha, Adam Bakri, Essam Al-Sakka, Tara Aboud, Sarah Youssef, Iyad Hourani, Diana Rahma, and rising star Yazan Eid, along with child actor Samir Mohamed, and a number of other artists and guest stars. It is written by Ammar Sabry, with script development and dialogue by Mohamed Hisham Abiya, and directed by Peter Mimi, produced by United Studio.
