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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who is Jewish, responded to a pro-Palestine heckler Sunday at a stand-up show in Sydney, Australia as the crowd cheered him on. Seinfeld took the at the Qudos Bank Arena, where he was interrupted by the shouts of an anti-Israel demonstrator. The comedian worked the protester’s interjection into his routine, sending his audience in hysterics.

“Oh! We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen. He solved the Middle East! He solved it!” Seinfeld exclaimed as the audience roared. “It’s the Jewish comedians — that’s who we have to get! They’re the ones doing everything!” Seinfeld told his heckler to “keep going” before evoking the support of his audience.



“Go ahead, keep going!” Seinfeld urged the heckler. “They’re going to start punching you in about three seconds, so I would try to get all of your genius out so we can all learn from you.” The crowd clapped and cheered as security appeared to escort the protester out of the venue, video shows.

The demonstrator continued to chant, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” as he was dragged out. “By the way, imagine if this guy actually did solve the—” Seinfeld began. “Get out!” one audience member was heard yelling at the protester, prompting Seinfeld to release a chuckle.

“You’re really influencing everyone here. We’re all, we’re all on your side now,” Seinfeld teased. “You have made your point so well — and in the right venue.

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