Is Israel’s Reign Ending? Macklemore and the Cultural War Over Palestine

Is Israel’s Reign Ending? Macklemore and the Cultural War Over Palestine

‘Page Six Hollywood’ recently declared: “War of Open Letters Erupts Between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Factions in Hollywood.” Only a few years ago, a headline like this would have seemed unthinkable. The article described an increasingly open struggle between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel forces within the entertainment industry. On one side are…

From Hollywood to Macklemore, the culture is shifting on Palestine

From Hollywood’s open letters to the backlash over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, a broader cultural shift on Palestine is taking shape.

The attempt to silence Macklemore put Palestine centre stage

Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour prompted other artists to walk away and brought fresh attention and donations to Palestinian aid. An attempt to contain his message ended up amplifying it – a sign that speaking up for Palestine is becoming harder to silence.