Jerry Seinfeld snubs anti-Israel influencer in NY
The Jerusalem Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- After a thrilling New York Knicks playoff win, comedian Jerry Seinfeld was approached by influencer FinesseFave, who asked him to say "Free Palestine," to which Seinfeld responded, "Ha-ha. It doesn’t exist," and walked away.
- FinesseFave posted the encounter on TikTok, mocking Seinfeld as irrelevant, while Seinfeld has faced multiple public confrontations due to his support for Israel following the 2023 Hamas attacks.
- Seinfeld has handled hecklers and protests calmly, including incidents in New York, Sydney, and Duke University, where he was booed and interrupted during public appearances.
- In December 2023, Seinfeld visited Israel to meet survivors of the Hamas massacre and hostages' families, expressing pride in promoting what he calls "the truth throughout the world."
- Despite ongoing harassment, Seinfeld remains unshaken and continues to publicly support Israel, often responding to critics with humor and wit.