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Macklemore Donates $1 Million to Palestinian Aid Organizations

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Macklemore donates $1 million from Ed Sheeran’s tour earnings to Palestinian aid organizations.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledges $2 million for “aid in the region” after Sheeran’s request.
Macklemore alleges Kraft pressured venues and rallied other stadium owners to bar his performances.
Supporting acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga quit the tour in solidarity.
The Loop Tour’s next U.S. show is set for Sept. 19 in Philadelphia.

History

Historical Context

After the Oslo I Accord was signed on 13 September 1993 by Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and President Bill Clinton, the Gaza-Jericho Agreement created the Palestinian Authority and triggered an international aid program that totaled over $40 billion from 1994-2020. The accords sparked enduring debate over external funding, a controversy echoed today by high-profile celebrity donations for Palestinian relief.

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Story summary

Macklemore donates $1 million from Ed Sheeran’s tour earnings to Palestinian aid organizations.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledges $2 million for “aid in the region” after Sheeran’s request.
Macklemore alleges Kraft pressured venues and rallied other stadium owners to bar his performances.
Supporting acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga quit the tour in solidarity.
The Loop Tour’s next U.S. show is set for Sept. 19 in Philadelphia.

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