Live Earth, Israel style

15,000 Israelis gather in Rabin Square to hear Teapacks, Mosh Ben-Ari and others

Reuters | Published: 07.07.07, 23:35

Some 15,000 Israelis gathered in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv Saturday night in order to take part in the world-wide, 24-hour Live Earth concert, intended to raise public awareness of global warming and other ecological disasters.

The Israeli artists taking part in the event were Korin Alal, Mosh Ben-Ari, Efrat Gosh, and the bands Teapacks, and Shotei Hanevuah.

Teapacks (Photo: Eli Elgarat)

Kobi Oz of Teapacks (Photo: Eli Elgarat)

"The role of music here is to send a message," Korin Alal told Ynet. "It sends a message to the world. It gets on stage and the world comes to listen. It's an opportunity for people here to understand a deeper issue."

Mosh Ben-Ari (Photo: Eli Elgarat)

Alal sang the song 'Antarctica', which she dedicated to the continent, "so that it would take good care of itself."

Thousands at Rabin Square (Photo: Eli Elgarat)

When asked about her part in helping the environment, Alal said that she plants and takes care of trees, raises animals at home and refrains from using nylon.