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‘I cannot hide how I feel’: Ed Sheeran speaks out on Israel and Gaza
Published 3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Ed Sheeran has broken his silence after a controversy involving support act Macklemore and pro-Palestinian advocacy engulfed his US tour. In this episode, we examine how the dispute over free speech, politics and live music has divided fans, sparked protests and drawn the singer into one of the world's most contentious debates. With supporting acts pulling out in solidarity, Sheeran has returned to the stage and spoken publicly about Israel and Gaza, while questioning whether venues should have the power to control what artists say.