Why is Ed Sheeran’s tour falling apart over Gaza? | BBC News

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All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour have quit after the rapper Macklemore was dropped from the line-up. He had been opening on the tour, but was let go after saying "Free Palestine" at two concerts. Sheeran said he wouldn’t be drawn into a public debate over Gaza. In this video: 0:00 - 3:42 - What happened? 3:43 - 4:32 - Who launched the initial complaint? 4:33 - 5:06 - What did Pink say? 5:07 - 6:17 - What did Macklemore say? 6:18 - 7:54 - Who is Robert Kraft? 7:55 - 8:41 - What did Ed Sheeran say? 8:42 - 9:22 - Which support acts dropped out? 9:23 - 12:50 - What's the reaction been? 12:51 - 14:33 - What happens now? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #EdSheeran #Macklemore #Gaza #BBCNews

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