After Seven Episodes Airing.. Israeli Attack on the Series "Owners of the Land"

Statements by Ella Wawiya, spokesperson for the Israeli army, regarding the Egyptian series Owners of the Land, sparked a wave of controversy on social media after seven episodes of the work were aired on Egyptian and Arab channels and platforms.

The Attack on the Dramatic Work

In a video she posted on her official Facebook page, Wawiya said: "Art is a message, when it is clean, but otherwise it is brainwashing and distortion of facts," indicating that incitement is not limited to shouting or loud speech, but can also be a series or a detailed scene that turns the killer into a victim and the victim into an accused.
She added that the work is not drama as much as it is "distortion of history" and a distortion of the truth, asserting that "the real owners of the land are those who defended their land, their children, and their homes."

Response from Director Peter Mimi

For his part, the series director Peter Mimi responded via his Facebook account with a picture of an actress in the work resembling Ella Wawiya, commenting: "What facts are being distorted? The videos are available... In general, I struggled to find an actress who looks like you, and victory to every oppressed person."

The Media Context

The series has caused a wide stir since it was announced to be aired during the Ramadan drama season of 2026, as it addresses the issue of Palestinians' right to remain and live on their land in Gaza without forced displacement.
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority also prepared a report discussing the work, indicating that "Owners of the Land" presented the war in Gaza in a way that avoids portraying Israel positively, describing the approach as one-sided.

The series addresses the humanitarian situation of the residents of Gaza after the October 7 war, and its initial scenes provoked angry reactions in the Israeli media, especially after only two episodes were aired.