Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 20 Sep 2026,Sunday International
Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his first US concert since controversy erupted over the removal of rapper Macklemore from his Loop Tour. Speaking in Philadelphia, Sheeran said the devastation and loss of civilian and children’s lives had broken his heart, describing the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable.” He also acknowledged the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel as horrific. Sheeran said he had faced difficult decisions and apologized for mistakes while stressing that he had not intended to become a political activist. Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated outside the stadium, while other fans attended to support the singer and his music. (PC: AP)
