Boy George has released a new song called We Will Dance Again, which articulates support for Israel’s military response to Palestinian attacks. The track, posted with both Hebrew and English titles, features a pop-reggae style and includes lyrics that frame Israel’s military actions as a justified response to attack rather than genocide. The opening verse states: “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for.”
The song references the October 2023 Hamas attack at the Nova music festival, in which 344 civilians and 34 security personnel were killed, along with 44 people taken hostage. Boy George characterizes those killed as murdered for “the crime of dancing.” The song’s title and chorus phrase have been used by Israelis as a symbol of resilience following the 7 October attack. In the chorus, Boy George asserts his solidarity with Jewish communities while also criticizing the pro-Palestinian movement, stating that musicians who have condemned Israel are engaging in propaganda fueled by internet sentiment.
Boy George’s stated position centers on personal loyalty to Jewish friends rather than a comprehensive political stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In recent interviews, he emphasized his long-standing connections to Jewish communities dating to the 1980s and said he does not necessarily hold opinions on Israel as a political entity. However, his new song represents a departure from earlier statements made in the same year, when he indicated he lacked a defined perspective on the country.
Boy George’s characterization of Israel’s actions as military necessity rather than genocide conflicts with findings by UN inquiries. In 2025, a UN investigation concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a determination Israel disputed. Another independent UN inquiry released the previous month reached similar conclusions regarding ongoing genocide targeting children.
Boy George was a prominent figure in 1980s pop music with his band Culture Club, achieving multiple chart successes including the 1983 album Colour By Numbers and singles such as Karma Chameleon. Notably, Culture Club previously released an anti-war track titled The War Song in 1984. Recently, Boy George launched Artist Included, a company using artificial intelligence technology to create new versions of earlier recordings.
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