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Robert Kraft Donates $2m to Palestinian Relief
Robert Kraft pledges $2 million to Palestinian relief after Ed Sheeran urged him to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation.
In brief
Robert Kraft pledges $2 million to Palestinian relief after Ed Sheeran urged him to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation. Robert Kraft donated $2 million to Palestinian relief efforts following Ed Sheeran’s call to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation. Originally reported by Page Six.
Robert Kraft Donates $2m
Robert Kraft pledged $2 million to Palestinian relief efforts after Ed Sheeran personally called him to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation.
Kraft Matches Macklemore’s Donation
Kraft announced he had already decided to donate $2 million before Macklemore publicly called on him to match his own $1 million donation.
Ed Sheeran’s Call to Kraft
Ed Sheeran called Kraft earlier Wednesday to ask him to commit $2 million to aid in the region to fight the humanitarian crisis.
Kraft’s Commitment to Palestinian Lives
Kraft, 85, stated he has dedicated his life to helping people come together and believes all lives are worth protecting.
Macklemore’s $1m Donation
Macklemore pledged $1 million from his Loop Tour earnings after he was fired for his 'Free Palestine' speech at a New Jersey concert.
Sheeran’s Tour Withdrawals
Sheeran’s tour openers dropped out of the Loop Tour in solidarity with Macklemore following his firing for a 'Free Palestine' speech.
Sheeran’s Statement on Palestine
Sheeran stated he is 'appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine' and that it was not his decision to drop Macklemore from the tour.
Macklemore’s Accusation Against Sheeran
Macklemore claimed Sheeran told him Kraft would 'not be allowed' to perform at Gillette Stadium and that 'Free Palestine' was hurtful to many people.
The key point
Robert Kraft donated $2 million to Palestinian relief efforts following Ed Sheeran’s call to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation.
