# 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.
- Title: Robert Kraft Donates $2m to Palestinian Relief · Page Six
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-09-17T00:13:05+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Robert Kraft donated $2 million to Palestinian relief efforts following Ed Sheeran’s call to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation.