Jerry Seinfeld Stays Cool Amid Anti-Israel Protesters’ Heckling

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Jerry Seinfeld, the renowned comedian, was met with a chorus of chants from anti-Israel protesters as he exited the annual State of the World Jewry address in NYC. The protesters accused him of supporting genocide, but Seinfeld remained composed throughout the incident. The comedian, known for his iconic sitcom “Seinfeld,” flashed a smile and calmly waved at the protesters before getting into a black SUV surrounded by NYPD officers.

Protest Against Support for Israel

The uproar against Seinfeld stemmed from his support for the event’s main speaker, Bari Weiss, a New York Times columnist known for her unwavering support of Israel. The protesters directed their chants at Seinfeld due to his association with Weiss, who has faced criticism for her views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Despite the intense atmosphere, Seinfeld remained unfazed, demonstrating his composure in the face of the protest. The incident outside the Manhattan venue, 92Y on NYC’s Upper East Side, eventually led to the arrest of two protesters by the police.

Not the First Celebrity to Face Similar Demonstrations

Seinfeld is not the only celebrity to encounter such demonstrations in New York City. Previously, actor Alec Baldwin also faced a similar situation involving anti-Israel protesters. The incident involving Seinfeld adds to a series of high-profile confrontations between celebrities and demonstrators expressing their views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.