Israeli-American Council Petitions Ed Sheeran to Remove Macklemore from Tour

The Israeli-American Council, a group advocating for U.S.-Israel relations, has issued a formal petition urging Ed Sheeran to exclude Macklemore from his tour. The petition cites specific remarks by Macklemore that the council claims are derogatory toward Israeli people. The request has been reported by three major international news outlets, including The Courier Mail, Herald Sun, and News.com.au, all of which published the same headline and excerpt on September 7, 2026. No specific details about the nature of Macklemore's alleged statements were provided in the excerpts. The petition appears to be a direct appeal to Sheeran, with no indication of broader public or governmental involvement. The situation has not yet resulted in any public response from Sheeran or his management, and the tour schedule remains unchanged as of the reporting date.