Jewish-American performer and digital influencer Montana Tucker has released a powerful new dance video filmed at Masada, paying tribute to the strength and perseverance of the Jewish people in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
The video — produced in collaboration with the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) — was captured at the historic desert fortress during Tucker’s most recent visit to Israel, marking her sixth solidarity trip since the Hamas-led massacre on October 7th, 2023.
"From the Romans and Persians to the Nazis, Hamas, Hezbollah, and now the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Jewish people have survived relentless persecution. Yet we endure. We rise," Tucker wrote in a message accompanying the video.
“Today, I dance at Masada — a place that symbolizes Jewish defiance and determination,” she continued. “This performance is dedicated to Israel’s heroes — the pilots guarding the skies, the soldiers protecting our land, and the millions who continue to endure under threat in bomb shelters.”
“Am Yisrael Chai. We WILL rise again,” Tucker affirmed in her closing statement.
Tucker’s ongoing collaboration with CAM has produced a number of widely viewed initiatives over the past year, creatively spotlighting the Jewish people’s struggles and resilience. These include “We Can Dance Again,” filmed at the site of the Nova music festival massacre in memory of the 364 young victims, “I’m a Survivor,” a tribute to hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas, “Woman, Life, Freedom,” celebrating Iranian women resisting oppression, and “The Music Never Stopped,” marking Israel’s 77th Independence Day with a message of hope.
Tucker has become one of the most consistent and outspoken voices internationally in support of Israel and in the fight against antisemitism since October 7th.
During her recent stay in Israel, she met with former Hamas hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, who were abducted during the October 7th massacre and held for over a year. In a poignant moment captured on camera, the three women stood together wearing “Jewish Resilience” shirts. Damari’s now-famous hand symbol — evoking strength and resistance — featured prominently in the photo.
The “Jewish Resilience” initiative, led by CAM, was launched to amplify Damari’s message and underscore the enduring spirit of the Jewish people.