Ed Sheeran comments on Gaza war during concert
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Ed Sheeran
United States
September 19, 2026
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Ed Sheeran called the war in Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable'. The statement followed the removal of rapper Macklemore from his U.S. tour due to pro-Palestinian remarks. Sheeran apologized for 'mistakes' and emphasized his desire for concerts to focus on unity.
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