American comedian Jerry Seinfeld faces pro-Palestine hecklers at Melbourne show
In a recent stand-up show in Melbourne, Australia, iconic American comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld found himself once again confronted by a group of pro-Palestine hecklers.
As the event at Rod Laver Arena was coming to a close, protestors started shouting slogans like “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” towards Seinfeld. Unfazed, the 70-year-old star jokingly welcomed them back, saying, “Oh, you’re back. They’re back! The protesters are back! I missed you.”
Seinfeld took the opportunity to address the hecklers, suggesting they rethink their strategy. He humorously pointed out, “I think you need to go back and tell whoever is running your organization, ‘We just gave more money to a Jew.’ That cannot be a good plan for you. You gotta come up with a better plan.”
The comedian has been known for his vocal support of Israel, especially in the wake of Hamas’s attack last year. During a visit to Israel in December, Seinfeld met with families of hostages and even visited a kibbutz.
Throughout his tour, Seinfeld has faced interruptions and heckling due to his unwavering support for Israel. In a recent show in Sydney, he sarcastically called out a heckler who was escorted out by security, labeling him a “moron” and joking, “We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen. He solved the Middle East!”