Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Scandal: ‘Oct. 7 Was Horrific, Compounded Centuries of Jewish Pain. What Is Happening in Gaza Is Unjustifiable’

Ed Sheeran made comments about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during a concert in Philadelphia on Saturday. This followed Macklemore's removal from the tour after he made statements regarding Gaza onstage, and the subsequent withdrawal of other supporting acts. Sheeran stated that October 7 was "horrific" and "compounded centuries of Jewish pain" and that "what is happening in Gaza is unjustifiable."

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