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Ed Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation 'Unjustifiable' Amid Tour Controversy
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Singer Ed Sheeran called the Gaza situation "unjustifiable" during a concert, addressing the controversy after rapper Macklemore was dropped from his tour for pro-Palestinian statements. Sheeran also condemned the October 7 attacks and acknowledged Jewish suffering, while criticizing injustice in the West Bank.
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- Ed Sheeran described Gaza situation as 'unjustifiable' and 'disproportionate'.
- Rapper Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian statements.
- Sheeran condemned Hamas attacks and acknowledged Jewish suffering.
- He criticized 'systemic injustice in the West Bank'.
- Macklemore accused Robert Kraft of pressuring for his removal.
- Other artists withdrew from the tour following the controversy.
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