What Did Jerry Seinfeld Say About Palestine Ahead of SNL 50?

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I’m wondering what Jerry Seinfeld had to say about Palestine prior to SNL 50? The comedian made a brief comment during an interaction with an activist which has caused quite a stir on social media. As someone known for supporting Israel, Seinfeld’s response has rekindled discussions regarding his views on the ongoing dispute.

Let’s delve deeper into the details of the event, understand the circumstances that led to his remark, and examine the responses it has elicited.

Here’s what Jerry Seinfeld said about Palestine

During the 50th anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live at Radio City Music Hall, an activist asked Jerry Seinfeld for a selfie. Seinfeld obliged and happily took the picture with the activist.

In the photograph, Subway DJ expressed “Free Palestine” and displayed a peace symbol. He followed up with a question, “Maybe?” which elicited a response from Seinfeld: “I’m not concerned about Palestine.” As the video shared by Subway DJ shows, Seinfeld then left with his wife, Jessica, after making these statements.

Following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Seinfeld has been vocal about his support for the country. In December 2023, he traveled to Kibbutz Be’eri in Israel and interacted with families who had been kidnapped by Hamas. During his visit, he also explored the affected areas. Shocked by the destruction, Seinfeld publicly declared his pride in backing Israel, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.

Previously, Seinfeld has encountered criticism from Palestine supporters. In June 2024, a disruptor interrupted his comedy performance in Sydney, Australia, to which he retorted humorously, “Behold, a genius!” In February 2024, he was greeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators shouting “Supporter of genocide! You support genocide!” as he exited an event with the founder of The Free Press, Bari Weiss.

Criticism towards Seinfeld has arisen due to some perceiving his remarks as downplaying Palestinian hardships. Social media discussions countered this view by suggesting that he was responding to an attempted ambush. It is noteworthy that his advocacy for Israel is well-documented, as seen in his public backing of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at a baseball game in October 2024. (Source: The National)

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2025-02-17 17:12