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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Anonymous
on Wed 26 Jul 2006 12:34 PM IDT | Permanent Link
mmmmh, bien sûr, "khalas". Mais comme les choses ne sont jamais simples, encore une fois, je crois que parler avant d'attaquer est notre seule chance de nous en sortir, TOUS.
Parce qu'à mon avis, ça ne sert plus à rien d'être pour ou contre quelqu'un, il faut absolument court-circuiter ces pensées, ces actes aussi. Si les hommes en treillis de part et d'autre ne peuvent/veulent pas le faire, à nous de le faire. Restons en contact, bientôt ils se fatigueront tous. C'est obligé. Salam/Shalom à tous. Re: Re: Khalas - an Israeli Arab indie rock group
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Becxjo
on Wed 26 Jul 2006 05:35 PM IDT | Permanent Link
Je crois la dialogue entre les peuples est la seule solution a tous ces conflits. Il faut promouvoir la dialogue entre les differents peuples et il faut battre les prejougees.
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bad vilbel
on Wed 26 Jul 2006 07:52 PM IDT | Permanent Link
As always, a great find, Lisa. Thank you.
Re: Khalas - an Israeli Arab indie rock group
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rami
on Thu 27 Jul 2006 02:24 PM IDT | Permanent Link
hi lisa, i invite you to read my latest post on my two visits to Israel.
http://ramiswall.blogspot.com Re: Khalas - an Israeli Arab indie rock group
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am_pm
on Thu 27 Jul 2006 11:57 PM IDT | Permanent Link
Hey Lisa,
Wanted to drop by after a while and let you know that I really admire the way you kept your objectivity and hope for a better future so far ... I have to admit that you inspired me in a way to get out of the nasty feeling I was having lately ... oh well, I am sure you got my point, keep it up and thanks :) Re: Khalas - an Israeli Arab indie rock group
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Halla
on Fri 28 Jul 2006 08:01 AM IDT | Profile | Permanent Link
I am praying that both sides of this war will just say "KHALAS" !!!!
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Adil
on Fri 28 Jul 2006 12:20 PM IDT | Permanent Link
Lisa,
I got to your blog few days ago through an article I read in "Le Monde". I am Moroccan living in Casablanca, and I've followed the news about the current middle-east troubles through the press, TV and more and more through Internet. It's good to know that there are people like you in Israel. It makes me feel all these horrible events would eventually end one day. Wars end, they always do. "En plus, je vous trouve très Jolie! Vraiment. C'est bizarre, je suis arrivé à la conclusion que les belles personnes sont souvent pacifistes, les moches eux sont plutôt va-t'en-guerre. Va savoir!" Re: Khalas - an Israeli Arab indie rock group
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Seth
on Fri 28 Jul 2006 03:44 PM IDT | Permanent Link
some good reporting by Anderson Cooper
http://newsbusters.org/node/6574 Re: Khalas - an Israeli Arab indie rock group
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Yishay Mor
on Mon 07 Aug 2006 09:43 PM IDT | Permanent Link
I wish them well, and hope they are all safe. But who is the crow in Biladi?
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