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Paloma Faith Wears Shirt Supporting Palestinian Terrorist
Paloma Faith wears shirt supporting Palestinian terrorist who murdered five people as she wades into Ed Sheeran tour row.
In brief
Paloma Faith wears shirt supporting Palestinian terrorist who murdered five people as she wades into Ed Sheeran tour row. Paloma Faith wore a shirt supporting Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian terrorist convicted of murdering five people, during an interview on Channel 4 podcast where she criticized Ed Sheeran for being…
Paloma Faith wears shirt
Paloma Faith wore a shirt supporting Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti who murdered five people yesterday.
“Paloma Faith was pictured wearing a shirt in support of a Palestinian terrorist who murdered five people yesterday as she waded into the row over Ed Sheeran’s tour”
Barghouti's background
Barghouti, jailed by Israel in 2004 to five life terms plus 40 years, led Tanzim, a terrorist group proscribed by Israel in 2001.
“Barghouti led Tanzim, the armed grassroots militia wing of the Fatah political faction. It was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Israel in 2001”
Barghouti's convictions
Barghouti was convicted of murdering four Israeli civilians and a Greek monk, as well as attempted murder and membership of a terrorist organisation.
“Barghouti was convicted of murdering four Israeli civilians and a Greek monk, as well as attempted murder and membership of a terrorist organisation”
Shirt details
The shirt features the red, green, black and white colors of the Palestinian flag with the words 'Free Marwan'.
“The top was emblazoned with the words ‘Free Marwan’ and featured the red, green, black and white colours of the Palestinian flag”
Shirt sales
The limited edition shirt is sold for £45 in support of Barghouti, with a 'collector's' version available for £120.
“The limited edition top is being sold for £45 in support of Marwan Barghouti - the West Bank leader jailed in 2004 to five life terms plus 40 years by Israel”
Faith's podcast interview
Faith spoke to Channel 4’s Fourcast podcast host Krishnan Guru-Murthy in support of her 'hero' Macklemore.
“Ms Faith wore the shirt as she spoke to broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Channel 4’s Fourcast podcast in support of her ‘hero’ Macklemore”
Faith's criticism of Sheeran
Faith said Sheeran was 'learning the hard way that it's quite impossible to be apolitical'.
“Ms Faith said: 'When he said that it really upset me because there are so many children in Palestine that are faced with unimaginable things and shouldn't be. So when he said that, I was like, I say Free Palestine to my children every night. I think children should be exposed to politics.'”
Macklemore's tour situation
Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s tour after delivering pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
“Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, was dropped from Sheeran's tour after he delivered a politically motivated speech in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank during his performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on September 4 and 5”
Sheeran's response
Sheeran stated he would never publicly take a political stance and emphasized his audience includes young people.
“Sheeran addressed the controversy in an Instagram statement that read: 'I have always used my platform and music to bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together and this won't ever change. Those who have been to one of my shows will know that they are about unity, joy, escapism, love, and a place for everyone to feel welcome.'”
Sheeran's Instagram statement
Sheeran added he has personal views on the conflict but does not use his professional platform for politics.
“He added: 'I am not complicit. I have my personal views on this devastating conflict. Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn't mean I don't have them, and it doesn't mean I don't care.'”
Macklemore's apology
Macklemore apologized for wearing a costume resembling an anti-Semitic caricature in 2014.
“The musician addressed the controversy with his own statement, reminding fans he would never publicly take a political stance”
Greta Thunberg's criticism
Greta Thunberg criticized Sheeran for being cancelled for trying to 'both sides' Israel's genocide.
“Greta Thunberg, a staunch pro-Palestine activist who was detained twice after travelling on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, has criticised Sheeran in a statement online. She said in a post on Instagram: 'We are witnessing one of the biggest artists in the world being cancelled because they tried to 'both sides' Israel's genocide against the Palestinian people.'”
Green Party leader
Green Party leader Zack Polanski wore the shirt in June and was labeled 'despicable' by an Israeli widow.
“Green Party leader Zack Polanski wore the top in June and was labelled 'despicable' by the widow of an Israeli man who was stabbed to death by a 17-year-old terrorist”
Sheeran's follower loss
Sheeran lost more than 200,000 Instagram followers in 24 hours after Macklemore was dropped.
“The singer lost more than 200,000 Instagram followers in 24 hours after the decision was made”
Barghouti's popularity
Barghouti is known as the 'Palestinian Nelson Mandela' to his supporters but is seen as a divisive figure by Israelis.
“Imprisoned Barghouti is known as the 'Palestinian Nelson Mandela' to his supporters. But Israelis see him as the man who abandoned the peace process to lead the second intifada, or uprising.”
Barghouti's political role
Barghouti led both intifadas and is recognized as a key political figure in Palestinian territories.
“Barghouti has never supported Hamas and has recognised Israel's right to exist. He is said to be far more popular than Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and seen as someone who could succeed him and potentially mend the longstanding rift between Abbas's Fatah movement and Hamas.”
The takeaway
Paloma Faith wore a shirt supporting Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian terrorist convicted of murdering five people, during an interview on Channel 4 podcast where she criticized Ed Sheeran for being apolitical.
