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11-Year-Old's Song Becomes Anthem for Israeli Conflict

3/22/2026

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Nir Krigel, an 11-year-old Israeli, wrote the song Catbam that has become the unofficial anthem of Operation Roaring Lion.
The chorus references drones and resonates with many Israelis amid the conflict.
Krigel performed the song with his sister, Adi, boosting its reach on TikTok and YouTube.
Krigel said the song captures the fear and pain Israelis feel, adding, "We’re at war, everyone feels a little sad and in pain."

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Story summary

Nir Krigel, an 11-year-old Israeli, wrote the song Catbam that has become the unofficial anthem of Operation Roaring Lion.
The chorus references drones and resonates with many Israelis amid the conflict.
Krigel performed the song with his sister, Adi, boosting its reach on TikTok and YouTube.
Krigel said the song captures the fear and pain Israelis feel, adding, "We’re at war, everyone feels a little sad and in pain."