The Together for Palestine fund is trying to get a Palestinian lullaby to Christmas No 1 in the UK charts in an effort to help provide aid to the people of Gaza, but also showcase their culture and creativity.

The musician Brian Eno , who performs on the track, said Lullaby, which will be released on Friday, is a chance to support Palestinians over Christmas and potentially stage an unlikely coup by getting to No 1.

“ It would be fantastic if that happened, yes,” he said. “I’m not gonna be completely disappointed if it doesn’t, Christmas singles are a thing unto themselves.”

The Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti said the song – which she performs on and is an adaptation of a Palestinian lullaby called Yamma Mwel El Hawa (Mama, Sing to the Wind) is a defiant song about demanding dign

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