Boy George has been met with a fierce backlash after releasing a pro-Israel song that defends the country's military action in Palestine and refutes claims of genocide. The song, which features the opening lyrics 'You say genocide, I say war/ When you're attacked, that's what the army's for', has been criticized by many on social media, including Martyn Ware, the founder of pop bands the Human League and Heaven 17.
Boy George defends Israel's military action in new song
UKPulse News DeskPop singer Boy George has released a pro-Israel song that defends the country's military action in Palestine and refutes claims of genocide.
- Boy George's new song includes lyrics that defend Israel's military action in Palestine and refute claims of genocide.
- The song has been met with a fierce backlash from many on social media, with some calling it 'overtly pro-genocide'.
- Boy George has previously stated that he has many Jewish friends and has worn the Star of David from the beginning of his career.
Why this matters: The song has sparked a heated debate about Israel's military action in Palestine and the use of language to describe the conflict.
What this means for you: If you are concerned about the conflict in Palestine, you may want to consider the language and tone used in Boy George's song.