Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments

Ed Sheeran opened his first show since dropping tour opener Macklemore, who was removed after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The decision sparked controversy, prompting several other support acts to quit the tour with statements expressing solidarity with Palestinians. Sheeran, performing in Seattle on Saturday, described the war in Gaza as catastrophic while saying his show was about uniting people through music. Some concertgoers tried to sell their tickets ahead of the show, while others voiced support for the singer.