Outside Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary show, Jerry Seinfeld responded to a pro-Palestine statement by an anti-Israel activist. He simply said, “I don’t care about Palestine,” and bluntly denied the controversial statement. The moment was certainly on everyone’s radar, and Seinfeld surprised everyone by breaking his silence.
Jerry Seinfeld Quickly Dismisses Anti-Israel Activist Outside SNL 50th Anniversary Concert
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld recently made headlines after he harshly dissed an anti-Israel activist outside Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary concert. In an exchange that went viral on social media, Seinfeld responded sharply when the activist challenged him with a pro-Palestine message.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s Brief Meeting With Anti-Israel Activist Turns Into Heated Argument
70-year-old comedian Jerry Seinfeld was approached by a “subway DJ” for a selfie, and Seinfeld agreed outside the event. While they were taking the selfie, the activist suddenly made the political statement “Free Palestine,” while also flashing a peace sign in the photo.
Seinfeld immediately responded, “I don’t care about Palestine,” and then walked away, prompting the activist to say in frustration, “That’s sad.”
Background of Seinfeld’s stance
Jerry Seinfeld has always been a strong supporter of Israel, especially after the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, which further escalated the conflict in Gaza. Despite constant pressure from pro-Palestinian activists, Seinfeld never changed his stance and he continues to publicly support Israel. His clear ideology shows that he is firm in his beliefs beyond political rhetoric.
Previous Encounters
Jerry Seinfeld had a tense encounter with anti-Israel protesters in New York City in February 2024, where he was accused of supporting genocide. During this, Seinfeld calmly cleared the protesters away and then got into his SUV surrounded by NYPD officers. This incident once again clearly shows his strong stance and support for Israel. Seinfeld broke his silence and firmly stated his position.
Seinfeld Confronts Vandal
During his show in Australia in June 2024, Jerry Seinfeld publicly shamed a vandal who interrupted his performance by chanting in support of Palestine. The vandal shouted, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” to which Seinfeld jokingly responded, “We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen. He solved the Middle East!” This reply reflected both Seinfeld’s humor and candor.
