Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, also known as Five for Fighting, told Breitbart News on Sunday that he has been targeted by anti-Semites since he came out in support of Israel on Oct. 7, even though he himself is not Jewish.
Ondrasik told reporters: Breitbart News Sunday Appearing on SiriusXM Patriot 125 on Sunday night, he reflected on his experience as one of the few Hollywood actors who supports Israel and is unashamedly opposed to Hamas.
Ondrasik is widely regarded as one of the greatest pop songwriters of her generation.100 years” is still popular today, and his song “Superman” pays tribute to America’s heroes from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
In January, Ondrasik said:OK (We’re not OK)He issued a statement entitled “Those who support Palestinian terrorists” expressing his condolences to the victims of October 7 and speaking out against those who support the Palestinian terrorists who carried out the deadly attack.
“To me, this song is about culture, America and the world in general. Something is broken. We are not okay. There is something truly wrong that so many people find it difficult to condemn the atrocities of October 7th,” he said.
“Many people think this is a pro-Israel, anti-Palestinian song. It’s not. It’s a song for civilization and against those who want to destroy it,” Ondrasik continued, noting that one of the characters in the song’s video is a Palestinian woman who denounces Hamas.
After the song was released and shared online by many people, including the Israeli government, Ondrasik found himself the target of anti-Semites.
“I quickly came to understand what it was like to be a Jew. I’m not Jewish, but I feel the vehemence against Jews now. [and] “The hatred that Jewish people are facing. It’s unacceptable,” he said.
Ondrasik has also been performing since October 7 at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, a public space dedicated to events focusing on the return of over 250 hostages (now over 100) held by Hamas on October 7.
He was referring to an anti-Semitic attack that took place early Sunday at a Los Angeles synagogue, where a pro-Palestinian mob blocked the entrance to prevent Jews from attending an event about Israel, and violence erupted between pro-Palestinian activists and members of the Jewish community.
“We are living through 1938 all over again,” Ondrasik said, referring to Nazi Germany, but he vowed to fight.
“We go to hell. I’m going to UCLA. We stand up to the bullies. We sing. We talk.”
He said most “bullies” become mere “paper tigers” when faced with opposition.
“If you really care about Palestinians, why don’t you stand up and tell Hamas to stop using them as human shields?” he asked.
Ondrasik quoted Andrew Breitbart, a man he knew well, who said, “Politics is downstream from culture,” to emphasize the importance of music in reaching out to young Americans and changing their minds.
“You have to do it through art,” he said.
Ondrasik’s tour dates can be found on his website. Five Four Fighting.
Joel B. Pollack is executive editor of Breitbart News. Breitbart News Sunday The show airs Sunday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. (4 to 7 p.m. ET) on SiriusXM Patriot. He is the author of his recently published e-book,The Zionist Conspiracy (And How to Join It)” is available on Audible. He is also the author of an e-book. Not Free or Fair: The 2020 US Presidential ElectionHe is the recipient of the Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship in 2018. Follow him on Twitter. Joel Pollack.
