The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire remains fragile as Israeli airstrikes and military operations continue near the yellow demarcation line. Palestinians are increasingly fearful, while Israel maintains its position in negotiations on the agreement’s second phase.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 17:26

Israeli forces have besieged Biddu in the occupied West Bank since Sunday, taking over a house and detaining at least 53 people. Soldiers also raided homes, vandalised property and assaulted Palestinians, forcing schools and shops to close. The operation followed the fatal shooting of an Israeli settler near Halamish.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 14:01

Ed Sheeran performed solo at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour over pro-Palestinian remarks made onstage, prompting the other opening acts to leave as well. Amid the controversy, Sheeran told fans he had “never wanted to be an activist musician.”

CCBS News2026-09-21 13:28

A series of Israeli military attacks across Gaza killed three Palestinians, including a child, in separate incidents. The child was shot in the chest in the south, a 31-year-old woman was shot in the head in Deir el-Balah, and a Palestinian man was killed in Jabalia. Al Jazeera says such incidents have become a “daily routine” for families near Israeli military positions.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 13:06

Violence erupted again in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday. Israeli forces arrested a suspected Palestinian gunman accused of killing an Israeli man, while soldiers separately shot dead a Palestinian driver whom the military said had tried to run them over.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-21 12:57

English superstar Ed Sheeran apologized for “making mistakes” and described the situation in Gaza as “unjustifiable.” His comments followed the removal of tour opener Macklemore after pro-Palestinian remarks he made onstage at an earlier show in New Jersey.

AABC News2026-09-21 10:23

At a Saturday concert, Ed Sheeran called the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel “horrific,” while describing the situation facing civilians in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.”

NNBC News2026-09-20 23:16

Ed Sheeran spoke to fans after Macklemore was removed from his tour over comments about Gaza, describing the situation there as “catastrophic and unjustifiable.”

RReuters2026-09-20 18:10

An anti-Israel crowd gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s concert in Philadelphia as the pop singer faces criticism over removing Macklemore from his tour.

FFox News2026-09-20 17:00

Ed Sheeran apologized to fans during his Philadelphia concert, his first performance since Macklemore was removed from the U.S. leg of his tour over pro-Palestinian comments. Sheeran called the situation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable” and questioned venues pre-approving performers’ onstage speech.

CCBC News2026-09-20 16:59

An Israeli settler was fatally shot in the occupied West Bank, while Israel’s military said it killed a man who tried to ram troops with his vehicle elsewhere in the territory. FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky said Israeli military authorities responsible for the West Bank had warned the government that the situation was essentially out of control.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-20 14:34

The Israeli filmmakers behind “NAZA” received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival but have faced violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home. A month before crucial elections, the documentary features anonymous military sources discussing widespread civilian killings in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he plans legislation to revoke the citizenship of people who “defame IDF soldiers.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-20 12:22

Ed Sheeran apologised to fans for “mistakes” as he opened his first concert in Philadelphia since Macklemore was removed from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks. Sheeran said the controversy had drawn him into a passionate debate about free speech and a complex political issue, while all support acts have quit the tour.

BBBC News2026-09-20 10:45

As a new academic year begins, children in Gaza are returning to classrooms that remain heavily damaged and short of basic equipment after years of war.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-20 10:30

Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia by calling the situation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable”. It was his first performance since his US Loop tour was thrown into turmoil after rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act, a decision Sheeran says he did not support.

GGuardian News2026-09-20 10:11

Ed Sheeran opened his first show after Macklemore was dropped as his support act over pro-Palestinian remarks made onstage. The decision triggered controversy and led several other tour acts to withdraw, citing support for Palestinians. Some concertgoers tried to resell Saturday’s tickets, while others backed Sheeran.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-20 09:57

Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday and spoke about Gaza. Controversy had surrounded the tour after supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped following pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-20 08:30

Ed Sheeran apologized to fans for “making mistakes” as he opened his concert in Philadelphia on Saturday. His tour had become embroiled in controversy earlier in the week, and he described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable.”

AABC News2026-09-20 04:16

Ed Sheeran performed at a Philadelphia stadium Saturday night in his first show since rapper Macklemore left the tour after saying “Free Palestine” during a performance. Fans and pro-Palestinian activists supporting Palestinian people and free speech gathered outside the venue.

CCBC News2026-09-20 00:51

Ed Sheeran is scheduled to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday night, marking his first show since rapper Macklemore was forced off Sheeran’s tour following comments supporting Palestinians.

NNBC News2026-09-19 23:16

A clash involving music, politics and Palestine has put freedom of expression in the spotlight. Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians has triggered a backlash around Ed Sheeran’s US tour, prompting debate over whether artists should take political positions or remain free to stay silent.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-19 21:43

With school supplies scarce and buildings destroyed, 541,000 students in Gaza resume classes in tents, amid the loss of friends and the devastation around them.

RReuters2026-09-19 17:22

An “Outnumbered” panel discusses the backlash facing pop superstar Ed Sheeran after far-left activists criticized him for not publicly taking a position on his political beliefs.

FFox News2026-09-19 00:30

The award-winning Israeli documentary “NAZA” uses anonymous military sources to address Israel’s widespread killing of civilians in Gaza. Its filmmakers have faced threats and intimidation at home, including against their families. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he plans legislation to revoke the citizenship of people who “defame IDF soldiers.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-18 13:36