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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

NPR · September 19, 2026 at 11:34 PM

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert 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. (Image credit: Evan Agostini)

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

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