Egyptian singer Sha'ban 'Abd a-Rahim, who became famous in Egypt and Arab countries for many hits and led by the anti-Israeli song, died in his heart and died when he was only 62

• Egyptian singer Sha'ban Abd a-Rahim // screenshot

Egyptian singer Sha'ban 'Abd a-Rahim, popularly known as Sha'bula, died on Tuesday in Cairo at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack. Shebula gained tens of thousands of loyal fans when he was released with the song "Please Bachara Asrail" (I Hate Israel), which became a hit and frequently heard in Egyptian media and in Arab countries.

Apart from the silly songs he used to sing against Israel, Shabulah used to compose songs on current affairs that pertain to the daily life of the Egyptian public, and he strongly criticized public figures and politicians. Shabula was known for his colorful and garbed clothes and hairstyles.

The song that published "Shebula", I Hate Israel, came out in 2000 and expected to provoke a storm here in Israel but in Egypt and other Arab countries where Israel is not very popular, became a hit. Apart from its unusual outward appearance, the Egyptian people connected with it because it was considered "folk", simple song lyrics and supposedly light songs.

About two years ago, he released a song against US President Donald Trump calling him "a Zionist who resembles Hulk Hogan" (American wrestler). Even before that, he had issued hits for former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.