Via Harry, I discovered an Arab-Israeli indie rock group called Khalas ("enough" in Arabic). The group is currently "doing its bit" by performing for Druze and Arab audiences up north; half the population of the Galilee, which is currently under Hezbollah bombardment, is Arab or Druze. So far, five Arab Israelis have been killed by Hezbollah missiles - including three children.
According to the Ynet article Harry cites, one of the songs from the group's latest album, ‘The King Is Naked’ is a protest against the Arab leaders who do not listen to their people.
Says group member Bassam Beromi, "This song is relevant today, because Nasrallah is a naked king
who is dragging an entire nation into war, and the ones who pay the
price are innocent civilians. Nasrallah is not using his head. He is an
Arab and so am I, but I cannot identify with someone who hits my city.
On the other hand, it pains me that people are being killed on both
sides.”
Listen to an mp3 of 'Biladi' here.
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Lisa Goldman
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