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Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza at Philly concert
Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza conflict after opening acts dropped.
In brief
Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza conflict after opening acts dropped. Ed Sheeran spoke about Gaza and Israel after his opening acts withdrew due to free Palestine comments, saying he’s committed to unity despite political tensions. Originally reported by Fox News.
Ed Sheeran opens show
Ed Sheeran spoke at a philadelphia concert on saturday night about the gaza conflict after macklemore was dropped as an opening act for free palestine comments.
Sheeran on criticism
Sheeran said he’s used to music criticism but this week’s criticism was about something more important and he made difficult decisions.
Sheeran on free speech
Sheeran warned that venues pre-approving performer content is wrong and said he’s not a political commentator.
Sheeran on gaza
Sheeran called the gaza situation catastrophic and unjustifiable, saying it’s compounded centuries of jewish pain.
Sheeran on humanitarian crisis
Sheeran expressed heartbreak over civilian deaths in gaza and systemic injustice in the west bank.
Sheeran on unity
Sheeran promised his concert remains a safe space for all views and emphasized love, hope, and unity in his music.
The main idea
Ed Sheeran spoke about Gaza and Israel after his opening acts withdrew due to free Palestine comments, saying he’s committed to unity despite political tensions.
