Ed Sheeran calls Gaza 'unjustifiable' at Philadelphia concert

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza 'unjustifiable' at Philadelphia concert

Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert by calling the situation in Gaza "catastrophic and unjustifiable" and apologizing for "mistakes" in his first show since dropping opening act Macklemore over pro-Palestinian remarks. The removal prompted all other supporting acts to withdraw from his Loop Tour and drew pro-Palestine protests outside the venue.

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