Grammy-nominated singer rerecords hit single in honor of Israeli hostages in Gaza

The Grammy-nominated writer and performer of a song that became an anthem of resilience in the aftermath of the 9-11 attack in New York in 2001 is hoping it will do the same in Israel – and raise awareness around the world  over the plight of the 24 living hostages still languishing in Gaza.

California-based John Ondrasik, known professionally at Five For Fighting, last week released a new version of his hit song "Superman," in collaboration with the family of 24-year-old hostage and accomplished pianist Alon Ohel, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists from the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023.

According to his mother Idit, Alon is suffering from an eye injury and other head injuries, and has been chained and near starvation during his captivity. The song is an attempt to keep him, and the other hostages in the public eye in the US and around the world. It has a good head start.

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