Key facts
- Artists in Gaza painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a concrete slab in Gaza City.
- The mural depicts Macklemore raising a fist and reads "Thank you for using your voice for Palestine."
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for criticizing Israel's military assault in Gaza.
- Anne Redwan, 26, designed and painted the mural with Qusai al-Helo.
- Redwan stated artists in Gaza seek support and are willing to express their feelings through art.
Artists in Gaza have created a mural of US rapper Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a large concrete slab amidst the rubble of Gaza City. The artwork serves as a thank you to Macklemore, who was recently removed from the lineup of Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour. Macklemore's removal followed his public statements criticizing Israel's military operations in Gaza and calling for a "Free Palestine."