Jerry Seinfeld mocked as pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Chicago show
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 04:58 · Archive
Pro-Palestine protesters interrupted Jerry Seinfeld's performance at Chicago Theatre in Chicago on Friday. The activists confronted the comedian over his support of Israel, accusing the country of committing genocide in Gaza and alleging that American taxpayer dollars fund civilian deaths.
A woman protester shouted at Seinfeld on stage: 'Twenty-two thousand Palestinians who are children now are killed with our taxpayer money, and you're making jokes!' Viral videos posted online captured the confrontation between the protesters and the comedian.
Seinfeld responded by dancing on stage and mocking the protesters with sarcastic remarks. He called himself 'racist' and said, 'It's a genocide. I'm into it.' He also joked that he would find out how much the protesters paid for their tickets and send the money directly to Israel.
Security personnel escorted the demonstrators out of the auditorium as the disruption unfolded. One audience member shouted, 'Rough her up!' as the protesters were being removed.
The Anti-War Committee Chicago and the Chicago branch of the US Palestinian Community Network took credit for organizing the disruption, writing on Instagram that the action 'sent a clear message' that 'those who defend Israel's genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and throughout Palestine will be met with protest and are not welcome on Chicago's stages without opposition.'
This is the latest in a series of protests targeting the 72-year-old Jewish comedian over his defence of Israel.
How it is being reported
- Jerry Seinfeld calls out radical anti-Israel hecklers after chaotic stunt backfiresJerry Seinfeld mocked anti-Israel hecklers who disrupted his performance at the Chicago Theatre before security escorted the protesters out.New York Post · 16 Oct, 03:55
- Jerry Seinfeld turns tables on radical anti-Israel agitators after chaotic Chicago stunt backfiresViral video shows Jerry Seinfeld dancing and mocking anti-Israel hecklers at the Chicago Theatre as security escorted protesters from the venue.Fox News · 15 Oct, 22:48
- Jerry Seinfeld dances as pro-Palestine protesters interrupt showJerry Seinfeld dances as pro-Palestine protesters interrupt showAl Jazeera · 14 Oct, 09:51
In this story: Jerry Seinfeld · Chicago Theatre · Anti-War Committee Chicago · US Palestinian Community Network · Chicago · Israel · Gaza
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