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Boy George Releases AI-Assisted Pro-Israel Song “We Will Dance Again”
7/30/2026, 4:07:40 AM
Core Event: AI-Generated Track Sparks Controversy
On July 28, Boy George confirmed on Instagram Threads that the song was created with artificial-intelligence software, describing the process as “AI for good.” The lyrics deny the United Nations’ genocide designation and criticize musicians who have voiced support for Palestine.
Background & Context
Boy George has publicly advocated for AI-assisted songwriting since early 2024, noting in a prior interview that AI serves as a tool that still requires human imagination. The phrase “We Will Dance Again” has been used by Israelis as a rallying cry of resilience after the October 7 attacks and was also the title of a 2024 documentary about the Nova festival incident. In the months leading up to Eurovision 2026, George was slated to co-represent the microstate of San Marino, a role that placed his new song under heightened international scrutiny.
Data & Statistics
- Nova music festival casualties: 344 civilians and 34 security personnel killed; 44 people taken hostage.
- A United Nations independent commission, on June 23, concluded that Israel is committing “genocide” and “atrocity crimes” by deliberately targeting Palestinian children.
- The song’s lyrics make no reference to the estimated 73,000 Palestinian deaths reported in Gaza since the October 2023 conflict.
Official Statements & Responses
- Boy George explained that the AI-generated composition allowed him to express a viewpoint he felt he could not articulate without digital assistance. He emphasized democratic debate and the difficulty of achieving peaceful coexistence.
- Israel’s government rejected the UN commission’s findings, labeling them “distorted and false” and a “libellous sham,” while maintaining that its military actions constitute self-defence.
- The UN commission’s chair, Srinivasan Muralidhar, asserted that evidence shows deliberate targeting of Palestinian children by Israeli security forces.
Criticism & Opposition
Music industry figures and activists have condemned the track. Journalist Mahdi Hemmat criticized the lyrical framing of the conflict as “war,” arguing that it ignores the scale of civilian devastation. Patrick Clanton, George’s co-star in the Broadway production of *Moulin Rouge*, publicly denounced the song on Instagram, calling George a “terrible performer” and distancing himself from the artist’s political stance.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The UN commission’s genocide determination contrasts sharply with Israel’s outright denial of such accusations. The song’s narrative does not differentiate between the state of Israel and “the Jews,” a conflation noted by commentators but not addressed by the artist. Additionally, while the track references the Nova attack, it omits any mention of the extensive Palestinian civilian toll, leaving a gap in contextual balance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The song was created using AI. I call it ‘AI for good.’ Truthfully, I would struggle to write this with a human!” — Boy George
- “The evidence shows that Palestinian children have been deliberately targeted and killed by the Israeli security forces,” — Srinivasan Muralidhar, the chair of the commission
