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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld claps back at pro-Palestinian heckler

Interrupting Seinfeld's set, a man's voice could be heard shouting, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," to which he responded, "We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen, he solved the Middle East."

by  Miri Weissman
Published on  06-16-2024 11:52
Last modified: 06-17-2024 13:17
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld claps back at pro-Palestinian hecklerReuters/Carlos Barria

Jerry Seinfeld and Jimmy Fallon pose at the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, New York, on May 6, 2024 | Photo: Reuters/Carlos Barria

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Renowned comedian Jerry Seinfeld found himself in a tense situation during his recent performance at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The 70-year-old artist, best known for his iconic sitcom "Seinfeld," was forced to address a disruptive audience member who began chanting pro-Palestinian slogans mid-show.

🚨 BREAKING: Jerry Seinfeld CRUSHES Anti-Jewish Heckler

⚠️ "Middle East 100% Solved"

During his show in Sydney, Australia, Jerry Seinfeld shut down an anti-Jewish heckler. The crowd erupted in cheers as security escorted the activist out of the venue.

One word: Legend.… pic.twitter.com/4veiQJMcJt

— Shirion Collective (@ShirionOrg) June 16, 2024

 Videos circulating on social media captured the moment when a man's voice could be heard shouting, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," interrupting Seinfeld's set. Undeterred, the seasoned performer swiftly responded with his trademark wit. "We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen," Seinfeld quipped. "He solved the Middle East. It's the Jewish comedians, that's who we have to get. They're the ones doing everything."

As security personnel moved in to remove the heckler, some members of the audience chanted "Jerry" in support of the comedian. Seinfeld then addressed the protester directly, his remarks laced with sarcasm. "They're going to start punching you in about three seconds, so I would try and get all of your genius out," he said. "It's a comedy show, you moron. You're really influencing everyone now, we're all on your side, you made your point so well. You've come to the right place for a political conversation. Tomorrow we will read in the paper, 'Middle East 100% solved thanks to man at the Qudos Arena stopping Jew comedian.'"

Jerry Seinfeld demolishes anti-Jewish heckler. - Sydney, Australia

Crowd cheers as security boots the activist.

Taken by AJA CEO Robert Gregory pic.twitter.com/9rUhfHu7tG

— Australian Jewish Association (@AustralianJA) June 16, 2024

Seinfeld's public stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is well-known. Following the October 7 attacks, he traveled to Israel and met with families of hostages abducted by Hamas. Additionally, a speech he delivered in support of Israel earlier this year prompted walkouts at an American university.

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