{
  "id": 6189851,
  "title": "Macklemore Clarifies Call to ‘Free Palestine’ Isn’t a ‘Criticism’ of Jewish People: ‘My Message Is for Peace’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/macklemore-clarifies-call-to-free-palestine-isnt-a-criticism-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T23:16:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/music/macklemore-free-palestine-not-criticism-jewish-people/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Macklemore addressed the controversy surrounding his onstage plea to \"free Palestine\" and clarified that his message of peace is not a criticism of Jewish people. He emphasized that criticizing Israel or apartheid does not equate to a critique of individuals. In a post on Instagram, Macklemore stated that his message is for \"peace, love (and) for all human beings to be treated with dignity, respect and equality.\" He continued his advocacy, calling for the freedom of various countries, including Palestine, Lebanon, Cuba, Congo, and Sudan. Macklemore's stance on the issue remains consistent, as he believes that all humans deserve equal treatment.",
  "summary": "The Israeli American Council has circulated a petition calling for the musician to be removed from Ed Sheeran's tour The post Macklemore Clarifies Call to ‘Free Palestine’ Isn’t a ‘Criticism’ of Jewish People: ‘My Message Is for Peace’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Macklemore clarified his 'free Palestine' call isn't criticism of Jewish people.",
    "He emphasized message is for peace, love, and dignity for all humans.",
    "Advocated freedom for Palestine, Lebanon, Cuba, Congo, and Sudan."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Macklemore Emphasizes “Free Palestine” Pleas Are “In No Way A Criticism” Of Jewish People: “My Message Is For Peace”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/macklemore-emphasizes-free-palestine-pleas-are-in-no-way-a-criticism",
        "published": "2026-09-07T21:33:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Macklemore Says His Call to ‘Free Palestine’ Is Not a ‘Criticism’ of Jewish People: ‘None of Us Will Be Free Until We Are All Free’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/macklemore-says-his-call-to-free-palestine-is-not-a-criticism-of",
        "published": "2026-09-07T21:59:27.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}