Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLauren MorrisSaturday 01 August 2026 13:37 BSTBoy George performs with San Marino at Eurovision 2026Boy George released a song defending Israel's military actions in Palestine and refuting claims of genocide in Gaza.Following controversy over the song, he withdrew from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, where he was due to play King Herod.The singer stated he comes "from a place of peace" and has compassion for Palestinians, but his song was inspired by the 7 October Nova music festival attack and his connection to the Jewish community.His song, titled "We Will Dance Again", includes lyrics that challenge the "genocide" narrative and criticise the pro-Palestine movement.A United Nations investigation last September concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, a finding which Israel's foreign ministry has dismissed as "distorted and false".In fullBoy George speaks out after quitting Jesus Christ Superstar over pro-Israel song backlashMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in