Rising Lion (song based on headlines from Israel surgical strike)

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• Recent tensions escalated after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel on October 1, 2024, prompting Israel's retaliatory Operation Rising Lion.
• The ballad follows the Israeli folk tradition of the Horah, a circle dance with roots in Eastern European Jewish culture, adapted since 1924 in Israel.
• Lyrics begin with "Oh, Rising Lion, from the desert's heart you roar," honoring the operation's code name and Israel's resolve.
• Next verse sings, "Mossad spies danced through shadows, with drones in silent flight," reflecting the covert agents and embedded technology.
• Chorus rises, "Hand in hand we turn, under moonlit skies of might, Rising Lion guards our land tonight," echoing the communal spirit of the Horah.
• Third verse adds, "Natanz fell to precision strikes, a nuclear dream undone," marking the key target hit on June 13, 2025.
• Final verse closes, "From Tehran to Tabriz, the Lion’s song prevails, peace through strength, our tale," nodding to the widespread strikes and strategic outcome.
• Melody draws from traditional klezmer scales, played on violin and oud, blending Jewish and Middle Eastern tones.

Oh, Rising Lion, from the desert's heart you roar,
A symbol of our strength, a beacon we adore,
Israel's resolve unwavering, in the face of night,
We stand united, ready for the fight.

Mossad spies danced through shadows, with drones in silent flight,
Their mission clear, their purpose right,
Gathering intel, unseen and unheard,
Their bravery and skill, a testament to our word.

Chorus:
Hand in hand we turn, under moonlit skies of might,
Rising Lion guards our land tonight,
Together we dance the Horah, our spirits intertwined,
For peace and security, we are forever aligned.

Natanz fell to precision strikes, a nuclear dream undone,
On that fateful day, June 13, 2025, we won,
The world watched in awe, as our resolve was shown,
Israel's might and determination, forever known.

From Tehran to Tabriz, the Lion's song prevails,
Peace through strength, our tale,
We stand tall and proud, our future bright,
Rising Lion, guide us with your light.

This folk ballad, inspired by Israeli tradition, honors the operation's code name "Rising Lion" and celebrates Israel's resolve and strength. The verses and chorus weave together the covert operations, the key target hit, and the communal spirit of the Horah dance, all while emphasizing the pursuit of peace through strength.
from newsitem https://x.com/RodDMartin/status/1933577080379170885