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Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza war at Philadelphia concert

In brief

Ed Sheeran addressed the situation in Gaza during a solo concert in Philadelphia, calling it catastrophic and unjustifiable. He described the Hamas-led October 7 attack as horrific and the Israeli response as disproportionate. The remarks came after opener Macklemore was removed from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments, prompting other support acts to withdraw; Sheeran said venues were responsible for the rapper’s removal.

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What changed

  1. 20 Sept, 02:15Ed Sheeran Says Situation in Gaza Is ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ at Philadelphia Tour Stop · Billboard
  2. 20 Sept, 06:27'Situation in Gaza is unjustifiable,' says Ed Sheeran as he addresses Macklemore 'Free Palestine' controversy · Euronews
  3. 20 Sept, 08:00Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza in concert after Macklemore controversy · Deutsche Welle
  4. 20 Sept, 09:57Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments · France 24
  5. 20 Sept, 14:02Ed Sheeran Clarifies Gaza Stance, Again Blames Venues for Kicking Macklemore Off Tour · Pitchfork
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Chronological coverage

  1. 20 September
  2. Latest20 Sept, 14:02

    Ed Sheeran Clarifies Gaza Stance, Again Blames Venues for Kicking Macklemore Off Tour

    Sheeran called what’s happening in Gaza “catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate” but did not take responsibility for the rapper being removed from the show

    PitchforkPitchfork•Alex Suskind
  3. Follow-up20 Sept, 11:16

    Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first show since tour plunged into turmoil

    Pop star has faced boycott calls since rapper Macklemore was removed from tour after shouting ‘free Palestine’ at concert Ed Sheeran has opened a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable”, in his first show since his tour was plunged into turmoil. “My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives,” Sheeran said on Saturday, adding that he wanted his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Guardian staff and agencies
  4. Follow-up20 Sept, 09:57

    Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments

    English singer Ed Sheeran opened his first show since his opener Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The move sparked controversy and prompted several other support acts to drop out of the tour, publishing statements citing their support for Palestinians. While some concert goers could be seen trying to sell their tickets on Saturday, others have voiced their support for the 'Shape of You' singer. Story by Charlotte Hughes.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE24
  5. Follow-up20 Sept, 08:00

    Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza in concert after Macklemore controversy

    Sheeran called the Hamas-led attack in Israel "horrific" and described the war in Gaza as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" during his first concert since the Macklemore controversy erupted.

    Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle
  6. Follow-up20 Sept, 06:27

    'Situation in Gaza is unjustifiable,' says Ed Sheeran as he addresses Macklemore 'Free Palestine' controversy

    The English singer-songwriter opened his show sharing his opinions on Gaza, noting that while 7 October attacks were horrific, the Israeli response which killed countless women and children was “catastrophic” and “disproportionate”.

    EuronewsEuronews
  7. Follow-up20 Sept, 02:40

    Ed Sheeran calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ at solo concert

    Singer Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday by addressing the recent fallout over the removal of his tour’s opening act, Macklemore, due to the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments.  “I have tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be…

    The HillThe Hill•Sarah Davis
  8. First seen20 Sept, 02:15

    Ed Sheeran Says Situation in Gaza Is ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ at Philadelphia Tour Stop

    Sheeran performed a solo concert Saturday night. Opener Macklemore was dropped from the tour this week for his "free Palestine" comments, and other supporting acts withdrew in solidarity.

    BillboardBillboard•Ashley Iasimone