Ed Sheeran Condemns Gaza Situation, Admits Mistakes After Macklemore Controversy
Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza crisis during his Philadelphia concert, calling it 'catastrophic and unjustifiable,' and admitted making 'mistakes' following the controversy over Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments. His concert marked his first since the tour's cancellation, with no opener due to the fallout. The controversy led to the withdrawal of supporting acts in solidarity with Macklemore.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact date of Sheeran's concert and the specific phrasing of his comments vary slightly between sources.
Sheeran said the attacks in Israel of October 7, 2023, were horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain.
Sheeran said he wanted his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics.
Sheeran noted that while 7 October attacks were horrific, the Israeli response which killed countless women and children were 'catastrophic' and 'disproportionate.'
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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 were “catastrophic” and “disproportionate”.
Ed Sheeran Says Gaza Devastation Is 'Catastrophic and Unjustifiable' Amid Tour Fallout Haaretz
While on tour in Philadelphia, singer Ed Sheeran broke his silence to condemn the situation in Gaza, which he called 'unjustifiable,' while also acknowledging having 'made mistakes,' as he faces numerous criticisms since the controversy over the cancellation of his tour by rapper Macklemore, who had made pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first concert since Macklemore tour row News.com.au
Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first concert since Macklemore tour row Herald Sun
Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first concert since Macklemore tour row The Courier Mail
The singer spoke about the controversies surrounding his tour during his Philadelphia concert, after canceling the entire concert series due to all the pre-concert events.
The artist made these statements at his first concert in the U.S. following the controversy
Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ following controversy Al Arabiya English
Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ following controversy english.alarabiya.net
The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.
Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ following controversy News.com.au
Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ following controversy The Courier Mail
Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy afp.com
Ed Sheeran says what is happening in Gaza is 'catastrophic, unjustifiable' Middle East Eye
Ed Sheeran has opened a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable.'
Ed Sheeran opened a concert on Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Sheeran began the concert alone on stage with no opener, but was joined by other musicians later in the show. Sheeran said he wanted his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. But he said the attacks in Israel of October 7, 2023, were...
"What happened in Israel and at the Nova Music Festival on October 7th was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable, and disproportionate," Sheeran said during the first concert he played following Macklemore’s removal as an opener for pro-Palestinian comments.
Ed Sheeran after the storm: 'What's happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable' Ynetnews