‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act
Middle East1 source1 country🔦 Under-reported16m ago
Singer Ed Sheeran addressed the ongoing conflict in Gaza during a recent concert, marking his first public comments on the subject. The statement followed a period of international backlash regarding his decision to remove a pro-Palestinian support act from his tour lineup.
During the performance, Sheeran issued an apology to his audience. The comments serve as a response to the criticism he faced after parting ways with the opening act, an event that drew significant attention to his stance on the situation in Israel and Gaza.
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Middle East Eye (GB)Highlights the connection between the apology and the dropped support act.