Igal Naor

Igal Naor (born June 25, 1958) is an Israeli-Iraqi actor, sometimes credited as Yigal Naor. He was born in Givatayim, Israel, to Mizrahi Jewish parents from Iraq. Naor has appeared in several American films including Munich, Green Zone, and Rendition. He gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of Saddam Hussein in the television docudrama House of Saddam. In the fifth season of Homeland, Naor played the role of General Youssef, a high-ranking Syrian military officer. He has also appeared in the Netflix series Fauda. Naor's notable film credits include Deadline, The Seventh Coin, Saint Clara, and Munich.