Arr, Jerry Seinfeld, he be protestin' outside yon NY theater o'er Israel, cryin' 'Complicit in genocide', says the pro-Palestinian scallywags!
2023-12-13
Arr, ye landlubbers! In Syracuse, New York, a motley crew o' protesters swarmed afore a grand theater to give ol' Jerry Seinfeld a tongue-lashin', blabberin' about his backin' o' Israel. Methinks they be makin' quite the commotion, arr!
Pro-Palestinian protesters in downtown Syracuse gathered outside the Landmark Theatre to protest comedian Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up show, accusing him of being "complicit in genocide" due to his support for Israel. They called for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, an end to U.S. aid to Israel, and condemned lawmakers for declaring anti-Zionism as antisemitism. The protesters chanted that Seinfeld was "complicit in genocide" as people entered the theater. The local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America organized the protest and claimed that Israel was escalating genocidal atrocities with U.S. funding and weapons. They called for no holiday entertainment until Palestine is free and encouraged demonstrators to bring artwork, flags, and signs. The protesters coordinated with other groups such as the Syracuse Collective for Palestinian Liberation and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Similar demands and criticism of Israel have been made by other groups since Hamas launched attacks on residential areas in October. The protesters called for the Biden administration to retract financial support for Israel. Seinfeld, who had condemned Hamas' attacks and antisemitism, posted an "I Stand With Israel" image on Instagram. He also signed an open letter condemning the Writers Guild of America for not providing a statement on the Hamas attack on Israel. Seinfeld's representatives have not responded to requests for comment.