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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments

Summary

English singer Ed Sheeran began his tour without opening act Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments during a show. The Gaza conflict was described by Sheeran as catastrophic, and some other support acts also left the tour to show their support for Palestinians.

Key Facts

  • Ed Sheeran canceled Macklemore as his opening act after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
  • Macklemore's removal caused controversy and led several other support acts to quit the tour.
  • Those acts cited their support for Palestinians as their reason for leaving.
  • Ed Sheeran called the war in Gaza catastrophic during his concert.
  • Some fans tried to sell their tickets while others supported Sheeran at the show.
  • The issue is related to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip involving Israel and Palestinians.
  • The situation links to wider political topics including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas.
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