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Jerry Seinfeld says he will send a heckler’s ticket cost to Israel
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was performing in Chicago on Friday when activists interrupted his show.
They accused him of racism and of defending Israel’s actions in the war in Gaza.
One heckler said Palestinians had been killed by Israel and called for Palestine to be free.
Seinfeld responded sarcastically and said he would send the cost of the heckler’s ticket to Israel.
Other activists also interrupted the show, and security removed hecklers from the audience.
Seinfeld has faced protests at other performances because of his support for Israel, but no further action was described.
Jerry Seinfeld said he would send the cost of a heckler’s ticket to Israel after activists interrupted his performance in Chicago.
The activists accused Seinfeld of racism and of defending genocide over his support for Israel.
Seinfeld responded to the accusations sarcastically during the show.
The interruption took place on Friday, according to the Times of Israel.
Video of the incident was posted by the United States Palestine Coalition-Chicago group.
- Who
- Jerry Seinfeld and activists who interrupted his performance.
- What
- Seinfeld said he would send the cost of a heckler’s ticket to Israel. The activists accused him of racism and of being a genocide apologist.
- When
- Friday; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- A performance in Chicago.
- Why
- The activists objected to Seinfeld’s support for Israel.
Activists
Jerry Seinfeld
Seinfeld’s support for Israel
Activists
The activists accused him of racism and of being a genocide apologist over his support for Israel.
Jerry Seinfeld
Seinfeld responded mockingly to the accusations and said he would send the ticket cost to Israel.
The war in Gaza
Activists
An activist said Palestinians had been killed in a genocide and accused Seinfeld of making jokes about it.
Jerry Seinfeld
Seinfeld did not directly address the claims; he replied sarcastically during the interruption.
But I’m going to find out how much your ticket was and I’m sending it to Israel
Seinfeld! Seinfeld, listen to me! You’re a racist! There are 74,000 dead Palestinians. Seventy-four thousand Palestinians have been killed by the racist State of Israel.
I am a racist
Well, I’ve had enough of genocide! Seventy-four thousand Palestinians have been killed! Twenty-two thousand Palestinians who are children now are killed with our taxpayer money, and you’re making jokes?
Seinfeld traveled to Israel and met with freed hostages and families of people still held captive.
Activists interrupted Seinfeld’s performance in Chicago.
The Times of Israel published its report on the incident.
- Location
- Chicago
- Ticket proceeds
- Seinfeld said he would send the cost of a heckler’s ticket to Israel
- Accusations
- Activists called Seinfeld a racist and a genocide apologist
- Video source
- United States Palestine Coalition-Chicago group
- Report date
- October 12, 2026
Sources
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