Jerry Seinfeld became noticeably emotional on Tuesday as he recalled his poignant visit to Israel following the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas. During an interview on "Honestly with Bari Weiss" from The Free Press, Seinfeld reflected on the deeply moving experience and addressed recent anti-Israel protests in the United States that have targeted him. Earlier this month, Seinfeld's stand-up performance in Virginia was interrupted by a protester accusing him of being a "genocide supporter.
" Additionally, he faced protesters during his Duke University commencement speech in May, where some students shouted "Free Palestine" and others walked out as he was introduced. Protests also followed him in February when he left the "State of the World Jewry Address" with Bari Weiss, with agitators cursing at him and calling him "Nazi scum." 1 View gallery Jerry Seinfeld's support for Israel has sparked backlash amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza following the deadly October 7 attack.
( Screenshot YouTube ) Despite these confrontations, Seinfeld expressed empathy for young people's political engagement, though he believes their "aim" needs correction. "It's so silly," he said. "It's like, you know, they want to, they want to express this sincere, intense rage.
But again, a little off target." The conversation shifted to Seinfeld's recent trip to Israel, which he described as "the most powerful experience" of his life. When pressed by Weiss, Seinfeld, holding back tears, confirmed the p.
