Israeli DJ Skazi Turns Music Into a Weapon of Hope for Soldiers During the War

Israeli DJ Asher Swissa, known globally by his stage name Skazi, appeared at the Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth Health Conference, where he shared powerful reflections from the recent war.

Though he is not a combat soldier, Skazi used his musical talent as a weapon of morale, by traveling across the country to perform for soldiers and wounded veterans. “I’m not a fighter,” he said, “but my music is a weapon — it reaches the battlefield to lift the fighters’ spirits.”

Performing From Base to Base

Throughout the conflict, Skazi toured numerous army bases across southern Israel and beyond, bringing energy and hope to those on the front lines. “I couldn’t just sit at home while our soldiers were fighting,” he explained. “So I packed my DJ gear, got in the car with a friend, and went from base to base. I played music, boosted morale — it wasn’t only healing for them, it healed me too.”

Dancing Through the Danger

Skazi vividly described performing even under fire, sometimes during mortar attacks. “It wasn’t just about raising morale, but about showing we’re not afraid,” he said. “My music gave them a moment of joy, a brief escape from the war.”

Moments of Pride and Pain

While his mission brought light and energy, it also came with heartbreak. Some of the soldiers he performed for never returned from battle. “I played in some wild outposts,” he recalled. “I hugged those guys before they went on missions. The next day, I got the list of the fallen. It stays with me — I know I was there during their last moments.”

A Continuing Mission of Spirit

Despite the emotional toll, Skazi says he will keep using music as his Zionist calling — to empower, connect, and uplift. “They need someone to lift them up before they go into battle,” he said. “I’m there to give them that strength. My music connects them to the Israeli spirit we’re all fighting for.”