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Macklemore Concert Proceeds to Fund Group Defending Hamas Hostage-Taking
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
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American rapper Macklemore's October 30 London concert will raise funds for the Palestine Youth Movement, whose spokesperson defended Hamas's October 7 hostage-taking. The Jewish Leadership Council criticized the event, citing concerns about legitimizing violence. Macklemore was previously removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestinian statements, an action he attributed to Robert Kraft, though Sheeran stated venues made the final decision.
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- Macklemore's London concert will fund the Palestine Youth Movement, whose spokesperson defended Hamas's October 7 actions.
- The Jewish Leadership Council warned the fundraising could legitimize violence against Jewish communities.
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after pro-Palestinian statements in September.
- Macklemore accused Robert Kraft of intervening to remove him from Sheeran's tour.
- Ed Sheeran stated that concert venues, not himself, decided to remove Macklemore.
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