# Pro-Israel censors are starting to lose their grip

https://mins.news/en/item/66330

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-20 14:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/20/the-pro-israel-censors-are-starting-to-lose?traffic_source=rss

> The controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking about Palestine triggered withdrawals by other support acts, falling ticket prices and more donations to Palestinian aid groups. The article argues that the backlash shows the cost of speaking up for Palestine is diminishing and Israel’s control over the narrative is eroding.

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