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Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy

Global Published 20 September 2026, 19:21 · archived 20 Sep 2026

PHILADELPHIA: Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is “unjustifiable,” following a wave of criticism that he had failed to back his opening act who was booted from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments. The singer, who had previously maintained an apolitical stance, broke his silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his first show since the controversy involving US rapper Macklemore. “What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate,” Sheeran said in Philadelphia. “Our hearts have been broken by the scale of devastation and loss...

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