Ed Sheeran comments on Gaza conflict
The gist
Ed Sheeran called Gaza's situation "catastrophic and unjustifiable" at his Philadelphia concert.
The remarks land as his tour splinters over Macklemore's removal and free-speech debate.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2023Hamas attack on Israel killed 1,200 Israelis, which Sheeran called "horrific."
- Sep 5, 2026Macklemore exclaimed "Free Palestine" during a show in New Jersey.
- Sep 15, 2026Al Jazeera ran a recommended story: "Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore."