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  "id": 8600412,
  "title": "'What is happening in Gaza is unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' after Macklemore controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/what-is-happening-in-gaza-is-unjustifiable-ed-sheeran-admits-mistakes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T03:38:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/09/20/what-is-happening-in-gaza-is-unjustifiable-ed-sheeran-admits-mistakes-after-macklemore-controversy/"
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  "summary": "Ed Sheeran apologized to fans during a Philadelphia concert for the recent controversy involving Macklemore's remarks on Palestine. The singer admitted to making mistakes and expressed his inability to remain silent on the political issue. Sheeran stated that while the October 7 attack by Hamas was horrific, he found what is happening in Gaza to be catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate. Following Macklemore's removal as an opening act, several other artists, including Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and Beoga, also left the tour. Macklemore had made a statement supporting Palestine, which led to a petition from the Israeli-American Council and objections from some venue owners, including billionaire Robert Kraft.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'What is happening in Gaza is unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' after Macklemore controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/what-is-happening-in-gaza-is-unjustifiable-ed-sheeran-admits-mistakes-8602210",
        "published": "2026-09-20T03:38:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Irish Times",
        "title": "‘We have skin in the game’: TD backs ‘half Irish’ Macklemore after Sheeran ditching",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/we-have-skin-in-the-game-td-backs-half-irish-macklemore-after-sheeran",
        "published": "2026-09-20T05:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ amid ongoing outcry over Macklemore’s ouster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ed-sheeran-says-gaza-situation-unjustifiable-amid-ongoing-outcry-over",
        "published": "2026-09-20T06:50:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "British pop star Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable,' apologises for Macklemore controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/british-pop-star-ed-sheeran-calls-israels-treatment-of-gazans",
        "published": "2026-09-20T07:05:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable,' apologizes for Macklemore controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ed-sheeran-calls-israels-treatment-of-gazans-unjustifiable-apologizes",
        "published": "2026-09-20T07:12:02.000Z"
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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."
}