Event Brief
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation “catastrophic” at concert
By The BriefBrief · Sources (20)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments describing the Gaza situation as “catastrophic and unjustifiable.” The remarks came amid controversy around his tour, after supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped following pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
WHO: Ed Sheeran
WHAT: Ed Sheeran made remarks about the Gaza situation at the start of his solo concert.
WHEN: Sep 19, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The comments were triggered by the Gaza situation, which Sheeran addressed during the concert.
Sources (20):
ABC News,
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
CBS News,
Dawn Pakistan,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Fox News,
France 24,
Japan Times,
Jerusalem Post,
Middle East Eye,
NBC News,
NPR,
PBS NewsHour,
South China Morning Post,
The Hindu,
WBIR 10News,
WFLA,
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay
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