'I say free Palestine to my children': Paloma Faith clashes with Ed Sheeran over Macklemore fallout

English singer Paloma Faith criticized Ed Sheeran for his reluctance to comment on the Gaza conflict, following the departure of Macklemore and other acts from Sheeran's tour. Faith, a pro-Palestinian activist, stated on Channel 4 that she tells her children “Free Palestine” nightly, believing children should be exposed to politics. She disagreed with Sheeran's use of the word “conflict,” calling it an “eradication,” and argued that celebrities at his level cannot remain apolitical. Faith defended Macklemore against accusations of antisemitism, calling his and other acts' departure from the tour “heroic.”