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Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour sells out after Sheeran split — Sep 30, 2026Macklemore says his three-show “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out, with proceeds set to support organizations aiding Palestinians. The shows follow his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks; accounts differ over who drove that decision, amid venue objections and criticism of his comments.

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Spike Lee restrained after fan questions him about Palestine at Yankee Stadium — Oct 1, 2026Staff restrained Spike Lee at Yankee Stadium after a fan confrontation; video shows him shouting, "Why'd you come over to me?"

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Nicole Hardy Security did the right thing getting involved before it turned into something worse.

Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran removal — Sep 24, 2026Macklemore set Free Palestine dates in Dublin, Paris and London after a Sheeran-tour drop, pledging about $1M and saying the billionaire class should not decide who gets a stage.

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Sam Okafor Macklemore turning the removal into his own tour with proceeds going to help is a smart response to the situation.

Canada Announces $100M Aid for Palestine — Sep 22, 2026Carney pledged $100M new aid for Palestinians at UNGA, topping $600M since 2023, and condemned Israel's 3,401-unit E1 settlement plan.

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Jared Kim Signaling tariffs on settlement goods is a practical step toward keeping two states viable.

Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

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Sam Okafor Sheeran should cancel the tour dates if his openers are this united against performing amid the Gaza conflict.

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Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour — Sep 23, 2026After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, resale prices for Sheeran’s upcoming Massachusetts shows fell about 14%–15%, while activists planned protests; reporting cautions that prices often decline as concerts approach. Macklemore, meanwhile, is set to perform a solo show at Red Rocks, where resale tickets have surged in price.

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Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was cut from Ed Sheeran's remaining Loop Tour dates after his Sept. 4 Free Palestine set at MetLife; he says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force the drop.

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Chris Dalton The venues were right to push back since those comments risked turning concerts into protests instead of music events.

Netanyahu Defends Iran Strike at U.N. — Sep 22, 2026Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used his UN General Assembly addresses to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza as the world’s largest graveyard for children and a concentration camp, citing mass injuries, ongoing siege conditions, and settler violence in the West Bank while urging recognition of Palestine and international pressure on Israel. He also highlighted the absence of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas due to a US visa denial and framed the Gaza crisis as a broader humanitarian and regional accountability issue that demands coordinated action to prevent escalation and ensure aid access.

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EU Urges US Reconsider Palestinian UN Visa Ban — Sep 17, 2026The European Union has urged the United States to rethink its decision to deny entry visas to Palestinian Authority officials ahead of the UN General Assembly, citing the host country’s obligations and the importance of Palestine’s full participation, with Abbas set to address the gathering via prerecorded video after again being denied a visa. The push from Brussels, echoed by UN leaders, comes as the UN votes to allow Abbas to appear virtually and as visa restrictions continue to strain diplomacy surrounding the New York gathering.

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West Bank Settlements Expand a Year After Palestinian State Recognition — Sep 17, 2026A year after Western powers recognized a Palestinian state, ground realities have deteriorated as Israeli settlement expansion increases, Palestinian movement is restricted, and the Palestinian Authority is weakened. International responses remain divided while efforts to preserve a two-state solution confront obstacles from plans like Israel's E1 development and ongoing violence, with voices from the Philippines and Amnesty International highlighting urgency to halt actions that threaten viability of a future Palestinian state.

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Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians Across GazaWorld — Sep 27, 2026Palestinian health officials report continued Israeli attacks in Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire, with deaths and injuries reported in strikes across the territory, including the killing of an eight-year-old boy. They say Israel’s campaign since October 2023 has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, while over 1,400 have been killed since the ceasefire began.

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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million for Palestinian Relief — Sep 16, 2026Macklemore pledged his $1M Loop Tour earnings to six Palestinian relief groups, saying "Palestinian lives are worth protecting," and invited Kraft to match; Kraft pledged $2M after a Sheeran call.

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Derek Foss Macklemore donating his full tour earnings directly to those six groups sets a strong example for other artists.

Settlers Attack Palestinians, Enter Al-Aqsa CompoundWorld — Sep 30, 2026Israeli settlers have carried out escalating attacks in the occupied West Bank, including a shooting that killed one Palestinian and injured another, as well as assaults on activists accompanying farmers; Israeli forces were also reported conducting raids and seizing a home. Separately, Egypt and the Arab League condemned large groups of settlers entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Sukkot and performing religious rituals, warning that the actions could undermine the site’s longstanding status quo and fuel tensions.

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West Bank spring diverted without authorization to ancient Herod pool — Sep 26, 2026Israeli settlers diverted water from a spring serving the Palestinian village of Fasayil to fill a nearby ancient pool promoted as a tourist attraction, damaging Palestinian farmland. The land is reported to be privately owned, and Israel’s COGAT agency acknowledged the diversion was unauthorized and said it would investigate, amid broader efforts to control West Bank springs and heritage sites.

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Derek Foss This unauthorized diversion shows how hard it is for locals to protect their own resources when rules get ignored.

US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly — Sep 16, 2026The United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.

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Tom Gallagher A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now.

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Israeli President Pardons Soldier in Palestinian Killing — Sep 19, 2026Herzog pardoned Elor Azaria on Sept. 19, 2026, clearing the record for the 2016 Hebron head-shot killing of wounded Palestinian Abdel Fattah al-Sharif; the IDF chief had opposed it over lack of remorse.

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Jared Kim This pardon overlooks how the soldier shot a wounded Palestinian without justification and weakens military discipline overall.

Israel Marks October 7 Attack Anniversary — 4dIsrael marked the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks with national ceremonies and community events honoring those killed and abducted; its national soccer team also planned to wear “7.10” armbands in remembrance. The commemorations came amid the continuing Israel-Hamas war, which has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to the reports.

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‘The Martyr's Blood Is Fragrant’: Mamdani's Wife Does Artwork for Terror-Loving, Anti-Israel Olive Oil Company That Celebrates Palestinian Terrorist Who Shot Down a British Plane — 20h

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Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Dahlan Form Palestinian Election AllianceWorld — Sep 29, 2026

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Nor’easter Forces Cancellation of Sheeran Shows — Sep 22, 2026Ticketmaster will allow refunds for Ed Sheeran’s two Gillette Stadium concerts after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell intervened following more than 170 complaints over major lineup changes. The changes came after Macklemore was dropped amid controversy over his pro-Palestinian remarks and other opening acts withdrew; refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before showtime.

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Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank War — Sep 27, 2026On September 27, 2026, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for war in the West Bank 'to do there what we did in Gaza' and to dismantle the Palestinian Authority.

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Rachel Meyers Dismantling the Palestinian Authority now would create chaos that benefits militants on both sides rather than bringing stability.

UN Delegates Walk Out as Netanyahu Defends Israel — Sep 22, 2026At the U.N. General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as necessary for Israel’s survival and accused countries whose delegates left the hall of hypocrisy. Israel also sharply rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron for criticizing its West Bank actions, as reports described expanded Israeli operations alongside settler attacks on Palestinians.

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Gaza death toll surpasses 74,000, ministry reports — Sep 27, 2026Gaza Health Ministry reports **74,016** Palestinians killed and 175,068 wounded as of Sept. 26, with 1,145 deaths since the Oct. 10 ceasefire.

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Nicole Hardy These figures highlight how much destruction Gaza has endured even after the ceasefire took effect.

Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Dispute at Philadelphia Concert — Sep 17, 2026Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia show will feature a substantial police presence and heightened security after Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour, with both pro-Palestinian demonstrations and artist solidarity walkouts prompting precautions. The controversy has transformed the event into a high-stakes security incident with ongoing industry fallout and expectations of protests outside Lincoln Financial Field.

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