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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable'
Ed Sheeran condemns Gaza conflict as 'unjustifiable' amid tour backlash.
In brief
Ed Sheeran condemns Gaza conflict as 'unjustifiable' amid tour backlash. Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation is 'unjustifiable' after pro-Palestinian acts left his tour due to criticism over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence
Ed Sheeran condemned the Gaza situation as 'unjustifiable' after backlash over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments.
“What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate”
Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments
Macklemore declared 'Free Palestine' at a New Jersey concert, drawing backlash from Sheeran's tour stadium owners.
“Free Palestine”
Supporting acts leave tour
Four supporting acts walked out on Sheeran's tour, citing support for Palestinians.
“I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so so sorry”
Sheeran addresses venue content approval
Sheeran expressed concern over venues pre-approving performance content, calling it a threat to free expression.
“This happens in so many places that I perform around the world, but it should never happen in the free world”
Pro-Palestinian protests
A few dozen pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside Sheeran's Philadelphia concert.
“Free, free Palestine”
Boycott calls
Palestinian Campaign for Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel urged boycott of Sheeran's entire world tour.
“We now extend our call for boycotting Ed Sheeran’s entire world tour”
Sheeran performs solo
Sheeran performed alone on stage without opening act after supporting acts left tour.
“I am so so sorry”
Gaza conflict casualties
Gaza health ministry reports over 73,800 deaths since Israeli invasion began in October 2023.
“more than 73,800 people”
Gaza casualties update
Gaza authorities reported at least four deaths, including a 10-year-old girl, from recent Israeli fire.
“at least four people”
The short version
Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation is 'unjustifiable' after pro-Palestinian acts left his tour due to criticism over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments.
