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Jerry Seinfeld Says People Who Say 'Free Palestine' Are Worse than the Ku Klux Klan at Duke Event

Jerry Seinfeld criticized the 'Free Palestine' slogan as antisemitic during a Duke University event highlighting Israeli hostage survivors, sparking protests and widespread debate over his remarks.

  • Jerry Seinfeld compared the 'Free Palestine' movement to the Ku Klux Klan at Duke University, stating it masks antisemitic sentiment. He said, 'Free Palestine is, to me, just, you’re free to say you don’t like Jews.'
  • Seinfeld introduced Omer Shem Tov, a former hostage, during the event, which focused on Shem Tov’s experiences. A university spokesperson confirmed that Seinfeld requested to keep his appearance a secret.
  • The Duke spokesman clarified that the university does not endorse speaker remarks and does not preview them. This statement followed Seinfeld's controversial comments that ignited debate on campus.
  • Seinfeld has faced protests for his pro-Israel stance and previously disagreed with a social media influencer who urged him to say 'Free Palestine,' responding, 'I don’t care about Palestine.
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American comedian Jerry Seinfeld is publicly on Israel's side in the Gaza war. Now he has appeared at a university and has sharply criticized the supporters for a "Free Palestine." Students reacted outrageously.

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Boing Boing broke the news in United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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