The Voice Winner Lina Makhoul Joins Macklemore's Pro-Palestinian Concert

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Singer Lina Makhoul, winner of 'The Voice,' performed as a guest at rapper Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' concert in Dublin. The tour raises funds for organizations, one of which justified Hamas's October 7th hostage-taking. Makhoul has a history of pro-Palestinian statements, including controversial social media posts. Macklemore's tour began after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for his political statements.

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The Voice winner Lina Makhoul performed at Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' concert in Dublin.
The concert's proceeds will benefit organizations, including one that justified Hamas's October 7th hostage-taking.
Makhoul has previously made controversial pro-Palestinian statements on social media.
Macklemore's tour was announced after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for his activism.
The rapper has accused Israel of genocide and apartheid.

Singer Lina Makhoul, who won the Israeli version of 'The Voice,' appeared as a special guest at a concert by rapper Macklemore in Dublin on Monday. The concert, part of Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' tour, aims to raise funds for organizations, including UNRWA USA, Jewish Voice for Peace, and the Palestinian Youth Movement. One organization's spokesperson previously justified Hamas's October 7th hostage-taking.

Makhoul's participation comes amid her history of pro-Palestinian statements that have drawn criticism in Israel. In October 2025, she posted on Instagram about "732 days of what the hell we are witnessing and participating in. May we all pay for the sacrifice of an entire nation that had no choice." She has also called for aid to Gaza and expressed support for individuals targeted by Israel, such as Hassan Nasrallah and an Al Jazeera journalist involved in terror activities.

Macklemore's tour follows his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour after he used stage time to call for "Free Palestine" and accuse Israel of "genocide" and "apartheid." The rapper announced his new tour to fund what critics describe as extremist organizations, with proceeds directed to groups that have drawn controversy for their stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.