Macklemore has made multiple headlines recently, as the rapper's "Free Palestine" remarks during his US tour with Ed Sheeran drew considerable backlash. Rosie O'Donnell seemingly had a view on that. The former talk show host reacted to a Threads post noting Macklemore had said he was willing to put his career on the line rather than go quiet on Palestine. O’Donnell, a public figure, offered her personal reaction to the divisive political issue: “Bravo.” (Her comment reflects her individual view and does not represent the publication’s stance.)As per a report shared by BBC, Macklemore posted a video on Monday to his social media, where he was seen on stage separating his political views from any hostility toward Jewish people. He told his audience,"To all of my Jewish brothers and sisters: Criticism of Israel, criticism of apartheid, being against genocide, is in no way a criticism of you."Israel has denied the genocide allegations, saying its military operations in Gaza and the West Bank constitute self-defence under international law. The Gaza offensive began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October seventh, 2023, leaving around one thousand two hundred people dead and two hundred and fifty-one taken captive.Source: https://www.threads.com/@rosie/post/DdCHee2iM_o?xmt=AQG0NCOMR2SaC9_X0wDuNmSJTceDS9-bEdJY8gADzopm_QThis was not the first time O'Donnell had spoken out on the matter. As per a report shared by The Guardian, back in January, her name appeared alongside artists Cynthia Nixon, Mark Ruffalo and Ilana Glazer on a letter co-signed with doctors, human rights leaders and humanitarian groups, urging Israel and world leaders to restore Gaza's medical care. The letter read,"Israel's systematic attacks on hospitals and unlawful blockade have collapsed Gaza's healthcare system."Macklemore performs Hind's Hall at Ed Sheeran's New Jersey shows, sparking Israeli-American Council petition:Ed Sheeran at the iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2025 Presented By Capital One - Show - Source: GettyAs per a report shared by BBC, Macklemore introduced his 2024 protest song Hind's Hall at Ed Sheeran's New Jersey concerts on Friday and Saturday, performing the track, which condemns Israel's military action in Gaza, while images from the conflict were projected across the stadium screens. The rapper had been brought on as Sheeran's support act for the tour, and his decision to use the platform for political messaging quickly drew a formal response. The Israeli-American Council launched a petition urging Sheeran to remove Macklemore from the remaining tour dates, stating the rapper had delivered an extended political message to a massive audience while calling for "Free Palestine" during the performance. The council was firm in its position, noting that the event was a concert and not a political rally, protest, or activist event, and adding that"This becomes even more troubling when the message relies on selective imagery, biased messaging, and disputed claims presented to a massive audience as fact, without context or complexity."Macklemore clarifies intention behind Free Palestine calls:5th Lollapalooza Paris Festival - Day Two - Source: GettyOn Monday, Macklemore uploaded a video to his social media feeds captioned "Wanting all humans to be treated equal should never be controversial," directly addressing the backlash that had followed his New Jersey performances. In the footage, he opened up about his reason for joining Sheeran's tour in the first place, sharing that"One of the reasons I wanted to come on this tour was because I wanted to stand up on stages across America and say two words that are very near and dear to my heart: Free Palestine."He went on to say that"I want those words to be loud and clear so the people from Gaza all the way to the occupied West Bank know that we have not forgotten them."Macklemore then concluded the video, adding that"My message is for peace, love, for all human beings to be treated equally and with dignity."