Israeli Musician Static Reflects on Hiroshima Bombing During Japan Trip

Israeli musician Static, whose real name is Liraz Russo, is currently vacationing in Japan. During his holiday, he has been sharing updates on social media from his trip. On Monday, he posted about his reflections during a visit to a historic site in Hiroshima.

"81 years ago, 600 meters in the air above this building in Hiroshima, the first atomic bomb in the world exploded," Static wrote alongside a photo of himself in front of the site. He noted that 140,000 people were killed, most instantly and some in the days following.

Static drew a parallel between Israel and Japan, stating, "Strange to say, but this is the only launch point I found between Israel and Japan. Both nations know the price of war. Despite the time that has passed. This city is still sad and gray - both in color and in feeling. A day of thoughts," he concluded about his visit.

Recently, paparazzi photos circulated online showing Static vacationing in Japan with another well-known Israeli figure, Adi Biti. The two were seen together in Tokyo, holding hands in crowded urban areas, which has reignited rumors about the nature of their relationship.