Idan Raichel

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Idan Raichel

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Raichel has expressed the view that real peace can come when people understand and learn about each other's culture.{{cite web|url=http://jewishnews.co.uk/wordly-idan-raichel-breaking-barriers-perfoming-obama/|title=The worldly Idan Raichel on breaking down barriers and performing for Obama|work=Jewish News|date=20 February 2014|access-date=7 June 2016}}
Raichel has expressed the view that real peace can come when people understand and learn about each other's culture.{{cite web|url=http://jewishnews.co.uk/wordly-idan-raichel-breaking-barriers-perfoming-obama/|title=The worldly Idan Raichel on breaking down barriers and performing for Obama|work=Jewish News|date=20 February 2014|access-date=7 June 2016}}


The artist used his [[Instagram]] account to defend Doron Zahavi (code name: Captain George), a former interrogator for Unit 504 of the [[Military Intelligence Directorate (Israel)|Israeli Military Intelligence]],{{cite web|url=https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/ex-interrogator-accused-of-torture-tapped-to-advise-police-on-arab-affairs-1.304450|title=Ex-interrogator, accused of torture, tapped to advise police on Arab affairs|date=28 July 2010|newspaper=[[Haaretz]]|first1=Chaim | last1=Levinson | first2=Liel | last2=Kyzer|access-date=9 January 2016}} who was accused of using torture and sodomy in the process of interrogating [[Mustafa Dirani]].{{cite web|url=http://e.walla.co.il/?w=/6/2707996|title=Idan Raichel: Captain George deserves Medal of Valor|date=31 December 2013|publisher=[[Walla!]] Culture|access-date=27 January 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/blogs/politics/9022-idan-raichel-backs-alleged-idf-torturer-qcaptain-georgeq|title=Idan Raichel backs alleged IDF torturer "Captain George"|date=2 January 2014|publisher=Middle East Monitor|access-date=27 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140127042728/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/blogs/politics/9022-idan-raichel-backs-alleged-idf-torturer-qcaptain-georgeq|archive-date=27 January 2014|url-status=dead}} In this context, Raichel wrote, "I really don't care how 'George' extracted information", adding that "instead of receiving a [[Israeli military decorations|medal of valor]], he must now defend his name. This is a disgrace."
The artist used his [[Instagram]] account to defend Doron Zahavi (code name: Captain George), a former interrogator for [[Unit 504]] of the [[Military Intelligence Directorate (Israel)|Israeli Military Intelligence]],{{cite web|url=https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/ex-interrogator-accused-of-torture-tapped-to-advise-police-on-arab-affairs-1.304450|title=Ex-interrogator, accused of torture, tapped to advise police on Arab affairs|date=28 July 2010|newspaper=[[Haaretz]]|first1=Chaim | last1=Levinson | first2=Liel | last2=Kyzer|access-date=9 January 2016}} who was accused of using torture and sodomy in the process of interrogating [[Mustafa Dirani]].{{cite web|url=http://e.walla.co.il/?w=/6/2707996|title=Idan Raichel: Captain George deserves Medal of Valor|date=31 December 2013|publisher=[[Walla!]] Culture|access-date=27 January 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/blogs/politics/9022-idan-raichel-backs-alleged-idf-torturer-qcaptain-georgeq|title=Idan Raichel backs alleged IDF torturer "Captain George"|date=2 January 2014|publisher=Middle East Monitor|access-date=27 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140127042728/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/blogs/politics/9022-idan-raichel-backs-alleged-idf-torturer-qcaptain-georgeq|archive-date=27 January 2014|url-status=dead}} In this context, Raichel wrote, "I really don't care how 'George' extracted information", adding that "instead of receiving a [[Israeli military decorations|medal of valor]], he must now defend his name. This is a disgrace."


In 2013, Raichel expressed his view that Israeli artists have a duty to play an active role in [[hasbara|public relations for the Jewish state]]. He also asserted that [[Refusal to serve in the IDF|Israeli conscientious objectors]] are at the very bottom of Israeli society.{{cite web|url=http://www.mako.co.il/music-news/local/Article-ebd07d91d177021006.htm|title=Idan Raichel: Artists who do not serve in the army are at the bottom of Israeli society|date=5 April 2009|publisher=[[Keshet Broadcasting#mako]]|access-date=27 January 2014}}
In 2013, Raichel expressed his view that Israeli artists have a duty to play an active role in [[hasbara|public relations for the Jewish state]]. He also asserted that [[Refusal to serve in the IDF|Israeli conscientious objectors]] are at the very bottom of Israeli society.{{cite web|url=http://www.mako.co.il/music-news/local/Article-ebd07d91d177021006.htm|title=Idan Raichel: Artists who do not serve in the army are at the bottom of Israeli society|date=5 April 2009|publisher=[[Keshet Broadcasting#mako]]|access-date=27 January 2014}}
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In a 2015 interview in ''[[Yedioth Ahronoth]]'', Raichel was asked about this and said: "If you have a daughter and someone kidnapped her, you investigate that someone and your child's life is at risk. If she is my daughter, I would do whatever necessary to know where she is and to get the information that would save her life. Regardless if that someone is Muslim, Jewish or Christian. It is an example of unnecessary harsh criticism. The intention of the thing was taken out of context."{{cite web|url=http://idanraichelproject.com/en/media-press/media|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114073954/http://idanraichelproject.com/en/media-press/media|title=Media|archive-date=14 November 2015}}
In a 2015 interview in ''[[Yedioth Ahronoth]]'', Raichel was asked about this and said: "If you have a daughter and someone kidnapped her, you investigate that someone and your child's life is at risk. If she is my daughter, I would do whatever necessary to know where she is and to get the information that would save her life. Regardless if that someone is Muslim, Jewish or Christian. It is an example of unnecessary harsh criticism. The intention of the thing was taken out of context."{{cite web|url=http://idanraichelproject.com/en/media-press/media|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114073954/http://idanraichelproject.com/en/media-press/media|title=Media|archive-date=14 November 2015}}


In December 2015, the musician took part in "Let's Speak More Music", a UN project called "United Pianos", in which eleven renowned pianists from all across the globe collaborated to play Sergei Prokofiev's ''[[Peter and the Wolf]]''. The goal of the video was "to promote tolerance and unity through music."{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgBFa-7OBW8|title=UNITED PIANOS – World's first 22 hands piano piece|date=12 December 2015|via=YouTube}}
In December 2015, the musician took part in "Let's Speak More Music", a UN project called "United Pianos", in which eleven renowned pianists from all across the globe collaborated to play [[Sergei Prokofiev]'s ''[[Peter and the Wolf]]''. The goal of the video was "to promote tolerance and unity through music."{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgBFa-7OBW8|title=UNITED PIANOS – World's first 22 hands piano piece|date=12 December 2015|via=YouTube}}


In May 2025, Raichel shared the stage with [[Sagui Dekel-Chen]], a former hostage captured by [[Hamas]] during the [[October 7 attacks]], at Tel Aviv's [[Hostages Square]].{{cite web |last1=Steinberg |first1=Jessica |title=Freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen sings with Idan Raichel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-hostage-sagui-dekel-chen-sings-with-idan-raichel/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=29 May 2025 |date=3 May 2025}}
In May 2025, Raichel shared the stage with [[Sagui Dekel-Chen]], a former hostage captured by [[Hamas]] during the [[October 7 attacks]], at Tel Aviv's [[Hostages Square]].{{cite web |last1=Steinberg |first1=Jessica |title=Freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen sings with Idan Raichel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-hostage-sagui-dekel-chen-sings-with-idan-raichel/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=29 May 2025 |date=3 May 2025}}
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