Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Macklemore exit furore
- Posted on September 20, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
During a Philadelphia concert performance, Ed Sheeran publicly addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, expressing strong disapproval of the situation and condemning the significant loss of civilian lives, particularly children. His statement comes in the aftermath of rapper Macklemore's controversial decision to withdraw from a music festival, reigniting debates about artist activism and political responsibility in the entertainment industry.
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Macklemore exit furore
The pop star decried the ‘devastation and loss of children’s lives’ in the Palestinian enclave during a solo concert in Philadelphia.
