Hiam Abbass to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Abbass created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Abbass fans. Speculation had been rife that the Israelian actress best known for her roles in Lemon Tree or Munich, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 65, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress-director just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouHiam

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouHiam was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouHiam.”
— @DesireePlum, 14 Jul 2026
“I thought Hiam Abbass retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 14 Jul 2026

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