Musician Natan Solomon Sparks Online Political Debate with Viral Right-Wing Videos
Musician Natan Solomon, known for his work with the band Beit HaBubot and his distinctive long hair, appeared on Channel 7 to discuss his music and his recent surge in popularity due to politically charged videos he created with friends. Among these, the video "Dad, I'm a Bibist" gained massive attention, amassing around 60 million views worldwide, far surpassing his previous personal videos which had hundreds of thousands of views. Solomon described the overwhelming exposure and accompanying anxiety, noting that the video went viral after being shared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk, the latter sharing it as part of his campaign against progressivism.
Solomon explained that many people sympathize with his right-wing views but fear openly expressing them due to potential professional repercussions. He highlighted the psychological impact on far-left individuals whose political identity collapsed after the events of October 7, making it difficult for them to accept opposing opinions, even from close friends or family. Solomon, a strong Netanyahu supporter, rejected claims that the prime minister bore responsibility for the October 7 massacre, attributing it instead to military failures and lack of information provided to Netanyahu.
He recounted his personal anger after discovering his right-wing vote was erased post-election, which led him to attend anger management workshops. Solomon also witnessed the violent siege of Sara Netanyahu's hair salon, describing the aggressors as fascist and dangerous. This experience inspired him to film a nighttime video reflecting on his identity as a Bibist living in northern Tel Aviv, which quickly gained 70,000 views and resonated with many others who feel similarly silenced.
Despite Tel Aviv's reputation as a left-leaning city, Solomon asserted that many residents privately support right-wing views but remain silent out of fear. He remains determined to continue voicing his opinions and producing videos. The interview also touched on his musical past, his trademark hair, his wife's efforts to maintain privacy despite his public profile, and his choice to sing in a low vocal range with meaningful lyrics.
