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HBO Max Premieres "One Day in October" on Attack Anniversary

9/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

HBO Max acquired U.S. rights to "One Day in October," a scripted series about the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, premiering on the same date.
Co-produced by Fox Entertainment Studios, Yes TV, and Moriah Media, it features seven narratives of love, courage, and survival, reflecting the human cost of the attack that claimed around 1,200 lives.
Filmed in Israel, the series honors victims and survivors with authenticity.
Key creators include Daniel Finkelman and Oded Davidoff, with notable actors like Swell Ariel Or and Noa Kedar.
The project aims to foster discussions on the fragile nature of truth in storytelling.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Yom Kippur War was a significant conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab states, primarily Egypt and Syria, resulting in around 2,800 Israeli casualties. This war reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics and influenced subsequent peace efforts. The recent HBO Max series "One Day in October" highlights the enduring human cost of such conflicts, echoing themes of love and survival amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Story summary

HBO Max acquired U.S. rights to "One Day in October," a scripted series about the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, premiering on the same date.
Co-produced by Fox Entertainment Studios, Yes TV, and Moriah Media, it features seven narratives of love, courage, and survival, reflecting the human cost of the attack that claimed around 1,200 lives.
Filmed in Israel, the series honors victims and survivors with authenticity.
Key creators include Daniel Finkelman and Oded Davidoff, with notable actors like Swell Ariel Or and Noa Kedar.
The project aims to foster discussions on the fragile nature of truth in storytelling.

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