Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

Musician Ed Sheeran made a public statement about the situation in Gaza during a concert at Lincoln Financial Field. He described the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" and spoke about the scale of deaths and destruction he said he was troubled by. This represents a celebrity's commentary on an ongoing international conflict.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 9d ago

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

BostonLean Left· 9d ago

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ as he opens concert

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ as he opens concert

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ as he opens concert

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

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