Macklemore responds to backlash over Palestine comments at Ed Sheeran concert
2 sources across 2 countries · Qatar · Spain · 1 of them is linked to a state
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- Al Jazeera
- El Pais
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Macklemore is facing backlash from pro Israel groups after saying Free Palestine while performing as the opening act for Ed Sheeran. The Israeli American Council requested that he be prohibited from appearing in upcoming concerts, framing his support for the Palestinian people as part of a biased political agenda. Macklemore has since spoken out in defense of his call.
How each side framed it
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- Outlets of this lean focused on the backlash from pro Israel groups and the specific request by the Israeli American Council to veto the artist's presence on the tour.
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