Solidarity
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Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia Ticket Prices Fall Nearly 50% Following Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Remarks
The get-in price for Ed Sheeran’s Saturday show in Philadelphia has nearly halved over the past three days, following Macklemore’s removal as a supporting act after making pro-Palestinian remarks during Sheeran’s tour. The decision prompted calls to boycott Sheeran, while all four opening acts subsequently withdrew from the show in solidarity.
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Hundreds to Defy Palestine Action Ban at Burnham’s First Labour Party Conference
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference is expected to see mass defiance of the ban on direct-action group Palestine Action, with hundreds of people set to take part in a silent protest holding signs that read, “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action,” amid mounting calls for Burnham to lift the ban.
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US Extends Visa Ban on Palestinian Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly While Shielding Israeli Leaders
The Trump administration has announced that it will extend visa restrictions on Palestinian officials, preventing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from travelling to New York to address the UN General Assembly next week for the second consecutive year after calling for accountability over the Israeli occupation and violations against Palestinians, while Israeli leaders continue to receive US support.
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Which Artists Have Pulled Out of Ed Sheeran’s Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore and Palestine?
All four of Ed Sheeran’s scheduled supporting acts have withdrawn from his US Loop Tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from the remaining dates after making pro-Palestinian remarks during a concert in New Jersey.
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Ed Sheeran Responds to Backlash Over Macklemore’s Tour Removal as Four Acts Withdraw in Solidarity
Singer Ed Sheeran has responded to the backlash over the removal of Macklemore from his North American Loop Tour following the rapper’s pro-Palestine speech on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Sheeran attributed the decision to the tour’s promoters, a move that prompted four opening acts, including his touring band, to withdraw from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
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Artists, Activists, and Congress Members Back Macklemore After Tour Exit Over Pro-Palestine Speech
Several artists, activists, public figures and members of Congress have voiced support for Macklemore after the American rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestine remarks on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which drew widespread attention.
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Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran’s US Tour After Pro-Palestine Remarks
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after the American rapper made headlines for saying “Free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Macklemore said that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners in response to his pro-Palestinian remarks.
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Exclusive: Abbas Weighs Delaying Elections as Barghouti's Initiative Shakes Fatah
QNN exclusive: Abbas considers delaying elections, Barghouti's unification initiative threatens Fatah unity, Egypt prepares a dialogue offer, and the US has not issued Abbas a UN visa.
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Netanyahu to Defy Mamdani's Arrest Call With a Whirlwind UN Trip
War criminal Netanyahu plans a whirlwind 24-hour UN trip to defy New York Mayor Mamdani's call for his arrest over the genocide, as an ICC warrant constrains his movements.
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Pro-Palestine Activist Wins Mayoral Democratic Primary in Rhode Island
Democratic socialist and staunch Palestine supporter Rhode Island State Representative David Morales scored a decisive upset victory over incumbent Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in Wednesday’s Democratic primary, putting him on track to become the youngest mayor in the city’s history.
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British Diplomats Privately Told US New Israel Sanctions Are "Symbolic"
Britain privately told the US its new ban on Israeli settlement trade is "symbolic" with no material impact, even as it announced the measures with France and Canada.
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US House Passes Bill to Punish Universities That Boycott Israel
The US House passes a bill to strip federal funds from universities that boycott Israel, as American elites keep defending Israel despite a generation turning against it.
