Robert Kraft

What does the pro-Palestinian movement really reward: Aid or ideological conformity? - opinion

Celebrity activism over Gaza raises questions about free speech, humanitarian aid, UNRWA and whether ideological conformity has replaced meaningful relief.

|BySARAH HILDERING
FILE PHOTO: Ed Sheeran performs during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, US, December 12, 2025.
Singer Ed Sheeran appears on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Center in New York, U.S., June 6, 2023.

My Word: Gazan performance art - opinion

An opening act chanting “Free Palestine” and falsely accusing Israel of genocide sets the stage for more violence.

|ByLIAT COLLINS
Rapper Benjamin Haggerty, known as Macklemore, performs at the Goldencoast Rap Festival in Corcelles-les-Monts, France, Aug. 30, 2026.

What you need to know about Macklemore and accusations of antisemitism

Macklemore once apologized after a controversial costume drew accusations of antisemitism. A decade later, his pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel have sparked renewed backlash.

|BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
A Palestinian walks near a mural painted in honour of American rapper Macklemore, amid buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, September 18, 2026.

Mural of rapper Macklemore painted in Gaza after Sheeran tour furor

The mural, on a slab that leans against ruined buildings surrounded by rubble, depicts the "Thrift Shop" rapper raising a fist in the air.

|ByREUTERS

Patriots owner Robert Kraft attends Tree of Life services before game

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman on Sunday morning posted a photograph of the cleats he planned to wear during Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 17, 2018ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
A detailed view of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's cleats during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, November 2018

Julian Edelman pays tribute to Pittsburgh shooting victims with Israel hat

Julian Edelman wears hat with Israel baseball team logo, while Ben Roethlisberger has special cleats made.

NOVEMBER 5, 2018ByURI BOLLAG
Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Lions, Troopers to face off in Israel Bowl XI

The Lions will face off against the Troopers in the 11th Israel Bowl

MARCH 20, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Robert Kraft poses on the 30-yard-line of the regulation-size football field at the newly inaugurated Kraft Family Sports Campus in Jerusalem. The New England Patriots owner wrapped up his star-studded Touchdown Israel II trip yesterday.

Troopers, Rebels pull out tight victories in IFL

NOVEMBER 28, 2017ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Picture of IFL team with ex-NFL quarterback Jay Fieder

Jewish NFL owner's emotional response to controversial Trump statements

Trump also drew reactions from NBA stars.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017ByJTA
Donald Trump with Patriots owner Robert Kraft.