‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act
‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act Submitted by Ayse Betul Aytekin on Sun, 09/20/2026 - 20:04 Facing international backlash and protests outside the stadium, the pop star called Israel's war on Gaza "unjustifiable" Off About a week after the widespread international backlash he faced, Ed Sheeran made his first public comments on stage,…
Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza situation on stage after losing every opening act due to their pro-Palestinian stance. After facing international backlash, the pop star apologized to fans and called Israel's war on Gaza 'unjustifiable' and 'catastrophic and disproportionate'. Macklemore, initially set to open for Sheeran, was removed from the tour due to pressure from pro-Israel lobbyists and the stadium owner.
The withdrawal of Macklemore prompted other opening acts to leave the tour in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Sheeran performed solo at the concert in Philadelphia, where he denounced Israel's actions. Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the venue, and the concert's start time was delayed by two and a half hours due to the situation.
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