Why This Lebanese Woman Makes Music in Support of Israel

What would drive a Lebanese woman, born into a country long taught to hate Israel, to raise her voice not in protest, but in love for the Jewish state?

Carine Bassili (Courtesy)

Carine Bassili isn’t just going against the grain. She’s running headfirst into the fire, armed with nothing but her voice and her Bible. In the heart of the Arab world, where hatred for Israel is often baked into childhood, this Lebanese Christian woman has chosen something radically different: she’s chosen truth.

A Childlike Heart and an Unshakable Conviction

When I asked Carine how she came to support Israel, her answer was plain:

“Reading the Word of God with an open heart, like a child, helped me see the truth that God’s promise to Israel is everlasting,” she said. “He never broke it. I realized I wanted to be on God’s side, and He placed a deep love for the Jewish people in my heart.”

Carine didn’t come to love Israel because of a political treaty or some social trend. She came to love Israel because she opened her Bible and believed what it said. Unlike the West, where many so-called Christians have twisted Scripture to suit the media’s anti-Israel narrative, Carine chose the ancient path: believe God, and don’t be ashamed of it.

When asked whether or not Christians are persecuted in Lebanon, Carine is quick to clarify that Lebanon is not like Iran or Pakistan. “Our president is a Christian,” she said. “We are the only country in the Middle East with a Christian president.”

But Lebanon’s Christian population has dwindled due to war, migration, and fear. Once a Christian-majority nation, Lebanon has shifted. Up until recently, Hezbollah controlled the government in Lebanon and its army was also more capable that the Lebanese army. After Israel crushed Hezbollah, Lebanon was given a second chance at freeing themselves from radicalism.

Israel-Lebanon border (Shutterstock)

She explained to me how many Lebanese Christians, especially Maronites, have a rich history with Israel. During the Lebanese Civil War, there was the “Good Fence” policy, cooperation between Christian villages and Israel that brought trade, medical help, and jobs.

“Many saw Israel as a neighbor and ally against militant groups threatening their villages,” Carine said.

But deeper than any politics is the shared spiritual DNA. “Both peoples cherish Scripture, the prophets, and the land where Jesus and the early Church walked,” she told me. “Today, many Lebanese Christians still believe in building bridges of peace with Israel, seeing hope in restoring friendship between the children of Abraham.”

Music as a Weapon of War

Carine’s mission isn’t just personal, it’s prophetic. She’s a singer, but she’s not chasing fame. Her songs are prayers.

She referenced 1 Samuel 16:23:

“Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take up his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.”

Just like David played the harp to silence the demons tormenting Saul, Carine believes her songs, full of love for Israel, can shift the spiritual atmosphere between Lebanon and Israel.

“I believe music is a spiritual weapon,” she said. “The frequency of peace, when released into the atmosphere, can shift the spiritual battle between Lebanon and Israel.”

In a region soaked with blood, where rockets and rage define the relationship between neighbors, this woman is sending out songs of peace. It’s not naïve, it's bold. Because the real war isn’t just in the headlines. It’s in the heavens.

Since 2020, Carine has been singing. Praying. Declaring. And she believes we’re closer than ever. “My dream is to see Lebanon bless Israel, because when that happens, Lebanon will truly prosper.”

God made a promise in Genesis 12:3 that still stands:

“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

The modern Christian church, especially in the West, has grown soft. It’s more concerned with not offending anyone than with obeying God. But Carine? She’s not afraid to offend.

She’s already offended plenty. By choosing Israel, she’s been called a traitor by some in her region. When she made the decision to be outspoken about her support for Israel, she accepted the fact that should cannot go back to Lebanon until it is free from radicalism.

Hope for the Middle East?

Carine Bassili isn’t just another singer with a mic. She’s a walking miracle, a one-woman revolution smashing centuries of hate with nothing but the truth. She’s risking her name, her safety, maybe even her life, just to tell the world something simple and explosive: Israel is not the enemy.

She sings what others whisper in secret. She’s not asking for applause or approval. She’s just obeying God. Full stop. She’s betting everything on the belief that when the truth goes out, it breaks chains. And sets people free.

Maybe you’re reading this and you’ve been afraid to speak up. Maybe you love Israel but stay quiet because of your job, your church, your family. Carine’s courage should inspire you. This woman, surrounded by enemies of Israel, still sings. What’s stopping you?