"Look at these beautiful people. I brought my brothers up here with me because collectively, we'd like to try and say something to not just you, but to the whole world. There have been certain people out there that have been trying to put words in our mouths, trying to make you think that they know what we think about things that are going on in this world."
"Apparently, photos posted in 2024 of Draiman signing Israeli artillery shells with the words 'Fuck Hamas' apparently had a major influence on the decision. Draiman has faced accusations of condoning genocide ever since, though he hasn't backed down from his beliefs, declaring himself an "unapologetically fiercely pro-Israel Jew" in a statement after he was jeered during his appearance at Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" concert."
David Draiman gave a speech about unity at Disturbed's Ziggo Dome show in Amsterdam after a scheduled Belgium concert was canceled. The Brussels municipality canceled the October 15th performance citing safety concerns and potential protests during a national strike. Photos from 2024 of Draiman signing Israeli artillery shells with the words 'Fuck Hamas' influenced the decision. Draiman has faced accusations of condoning genocide but declared himself an 'unapologetically fiercely pro-Israel Jew' and has not recanted his beliefs. Following a new cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Draiman welcomed people from all walks of life, including Israelis and Palestinians, and said the band would speak for themselves.
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