# Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable'

> Ed Sheeran condemns Gaza conflict as 'unjustifiable' amid tour backlash.
- Title: Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' · Malay Mail
- Summary: Ed Sheeran condemns Gaza conflict as 'unjustifiable' amid tour backlash. Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation is 'unjustifiable' after pro-Palestinian acts left…
- Keywords: ed sheeran, gaza, macklemore, loop tour, pro palestinian, boycott, palestinian campaign for academic and cu, palestinian flags, philadelphia, shape of you, free palestine, robert kraft
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/20/after-backlash-singer-ed-sheeran-says-gaza-situation-unjustifiable/235839
- Published: 2026-09-20T11:19:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ed sheeran, gaza, macklemore, loop tour, pro palestinian, boycott, palestinian campaign for academic and cu, palestinian flags, philadelphia, shape of you, free palestine, robert kraft
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation is 'unjustifiable' after pro-Palestinian acts left his tour due to criticism over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments.