Shay Ringel, a culture reporter for Haaretz, dives into the challenges Israeli musicians face as they navigate artistic expression in a politically charged atmosphere. The podcast discusses a bold petition signed by 1,200 artists, urging soldiers to resist unlawful orders amid the Gaza conflict. Ringel highlights the generational divide, noting that younger artists largely abstain from the petition while older musicians confront severe backlash. He recounts a notable case of an artist retracting his signature to save a concert, illustrating the difficult balance between activism and career.
