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Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza conflict after Macklemore controversy
Pop star Ed Sheeran spoke out about the Gaza situation during his first concert following a controversy involving rapper Macklemore. Sheeran described the war in Gaza as "catastrophic and unjustifiable." He apologized to concertgoers, stating, "I'm so, so sorry." Macklemore had previously supported Palestinians and pledged $1 million to a Gaza children's charity, matching a donation from Ms. Rachel. Artists in Gaza have painted murals honoring Macklemore for his support.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (4): Al Jazeera English, Daily Mirror, The Independent, The Washington Post
- Centre (16): ABC Australia, CBC News, CNBC, Deccan Chronicle, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, Evening Standard, Fortune, France 24, Gulf News, Sky News, South China Morning Post, The Age, The Economic Times, The Japan Times, The Quint
- Right (2): Fox News, The Jerusalem Post