Shabjdeed x Al Nather Reflect on the Palestinian Struggle on 'Intidab'

Shabjdeed and Al Nather return with ‘Intidab’, their first release since their sophomore full-length album ‘Sultan’, delivering a track that is steeped in the harrowing reality of the Palestinian struggle. Released on October 7th amidst an intensified genocide, the song reflects on the resilience of the Palestinian people in the face of unrelenting brutality.

Shabjdeed's introspective lyrics, delivered with a tone of quiet sorrow, paint a stark picture of shattered existence, while Al Nather’s synth-driven instrumental amplifies the melancholy with a bleak, almost dystopian atmosphere. Shabjdeed’s words highlight the painful contrast between merely observing the situation from afar and enduring the perpetual battle for survival every day as a Palestinian. His delivery is both haunting and raw, reflecting on what it truly means to exist under such brutal circumstances.

As of October 7th, 2024, Gaza faces the deadliest genocidal escalation in recent history. The staggering toll includes 41,900 deaths and 97,166 injuries, with an unimaginable loss of women and children. The situation reflects a historical inflection point, where the struggle for Palestinian existence is as urgent as ever, with more civilian deaths than in any other military aggression on Gaza over the past two decades.