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Greta Thunberg Fuels Online Backlash Against Ed Sheeran Over Palestine Stance

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Greta Thunberg has led an online campaign against Ed Sheeran after he removed Macklemore from his tour following a "Free Palestine" chant. Sheeran faced backlash and lost followers, while supporting acts withdrew in solidarity.

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Greta Thunberg initiated an online campaign against Ed Sheeran.
Sheeran removed Macklemore from his tour after a pro-Palestine statement.
Sheeran faced significant backlash and follower loss.
Supporting acts withdrew from Sheeran's tour in solidarity.
Robert Kraft cited antisemitic concerns for Macklemore's removal.

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Sheeran has also lost hundreds of thousands of followers.per several reports
The decision to end Macklemore’s participation in the tour was made by the producers; it was not my decision.per Ed Sheeran
Artists should not be silenced when they raise their voices for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people.per Finneas

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