Israeli Musician Releases Protest Song “Hussein of Jerusalem”

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Considering how thin-skinned Obama Inc. has been over any criticism from Israelis, this will no doubt lead to more official condemnations.

Popular singer Amir Benayoun has published a new, political song to his Facebook page. Called “Hussein’s Jerusalem,” it warns Israelis that the Holy City of Jerusalem is being sold out by the leaders of Israel, in complicity with US President Barack Obama.

The title, in its Hebrew version, clearly references Naomi Shemer’s classic “Jerusalem of Gold”, with “Hussein” referring to Obama’s middle name.

The song begins with the very familiar verse from Isaiah, “Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad in her, all you who love her…” but the joy turns to anxiety when Benayoun adds: “…because the prime minister and all his friends apparently gave it up a long time ago.”

“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad in her, as long it is possible,” he adds, “because it has been sold out behind our backs. They are only putting on an act for show.”

“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad in her, as long it is possible, because Hussein from America wants it, and he is determined and cruel.”

The song ends with Psalms 137: “If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill. Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you; if I do not place Jerusalem at the top of my joy.”

The song is embedded here, but it’s in Hebrew.

  • Veracious_one

    no doubt about it Jerusalem is being sold out, swept into the dustbin of Jewish history by those cowering in the face of Muslim supremacist tactics and terrorism.

  • Habbgun

    Gee Secretary Kerry…..my Rabbi is not a Israel hating lesbian but a man who doesn’t wear dress….is it any wonder that I’m such a mess….
    We’re insane we’re insane we have Zion on the brain….

    Gee Secretary Kerry….
    I really shouldn’t criticize…after all I can’t afford a yacht..you are so really important you’re on the news a lot..I should worship your Vietnam service but pray to Hashem instead…Gee Secretary Kerry there’s something wrong inside my head..
    We’re insane we’re.insane …we have Zion on the brain.

  • darnellecheri

    “I will bring my righteousness; it is not far off, and my salvation will not
    delay; I will put salvation in Zion, for Israel my glory.” -Spoken through the Prophet Isaiah, Is. 48:13 G-d will keep his promises to Israel for reasons springing from his own nature and his own purpose. He is totally committed to his people and to the house of Jacob.

  • Anukem Jihadi

    This isn’t in English and doesn’t make his team look like a bunch of ugly American amateur idiots so probably it’ll go under the radar. Kerry final solutions inc. was a little too close to the bone. They didn’t like that. They’re not thin skinned, they’re nervous.

  • truebearing

    Obama and Kerry are obsessed with forcing Israel to negotiate (capitulate) on a settlement where they are the only ones losing everything, including Jerusalem. Were they were to adopt a theme song that captured their intent and negotiation tactics, it would be that idiotic 70′s hit, “Gimmee Dat Ding.”

  • blert

    Bad title. It should’ve read Hussein vs Jerusalem; or perhaps Hussein of DC.