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Haaretz EnglishSecurity

Pro-Israel Group Asks Ed Sheeran to Remove Macklemore Over Gaza Remarks

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A pro-Israel group, StandWithUs, has asked Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore as an opening act for his concerts, citing Macklemore's pro-Palestinian speech at a recent rally. The group considers his remarks anti-Semitic and offensive.

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  • Pro-Israel group StandWithUs urged Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore as an opener.
  • The request stems from Macklemore's pro-Palestinian speech at a rally.
  • StandWithUs called Macklemore's remarks anti-Semitic and offensive.
  • Macklemore spoke at a June 8 rally in Washington D.C.
  • Sheeran's North American tour includes Macklemore as an opener.
Pro-Israel Group Asks Ed Sheeran to Remove Macklemore Over Gaza Remarks
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