Comedian Jerry Seinfeld recently expressed strong opinions about the Free Palestine movement, likening it to the Ku Klux Klan.
His remarks were made during an event at Duke University, where he did not shy away from controversy.
Seinfeld's comments were reported by The Chronicle, a student newspaper, where he stated, Free Palestine is, to me, just youre free to say you dont like Jews. Just say you dont like Jews. By saying Free Palestine, youre not admitting what you really think. So its actually compared to the Ku Klux Klan, Im actually thinking the Klan is actually a little better here because they can come right out and say, We dont like Blacks, we dont like Jews. OK thats honest.
According to Breitbart, these remarks were made during an event that also featured Omer Shem Tov, an Israeli who endured 505 days in captivity after being abducted by Hamas at the Oct. 7 Nova music festival.
The Hollywood Reporter highlighted that Seinfeld used the platform to discuss his recent visit to Tel Aviv, where he met with families of hostages. This visit was part of his efforts to raise awareness about their struggles. Seinfeld's critical stance on anti-Israel sentiments has been evident in the past.
During a comedy show in Australia last year, he responded to being labeled a genocide supporter with sarcasm, saying, We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen. Hes solved the Middle East. Hes solved it! Its the Jewish comedians, thats who we have to get.
Seinfeld's outspoken views reflect a broader concern about the rhetoric surrounding the Free Palestine movement and its implications for Jewish communities. His comments underscore the importance of honest discourse in addressing complex geopolitical issues.
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