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Comedian responds to streamer question about Palestine after Knicks game
Jerry Seinfeld told a streamer that Palestine does not exist after being approached outside Madison Square Garden following a Knicks playoff win. The exchange was recorded and later posted online.
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Jerry Seinfeld told a streamer that Palestine does not exist after being approached outside Madison Square Garden following a Knicks playoff win. The comedian, 72, was walking among fans after Game 4 when a streamer identified as FinesseFave asked him to say "Free Palestine" while holding a microphone and camera. Seinfeld responded with a laugh and said, "It doesn't exist," before walking away.
" Seinfeld has faced similar interruptions at public events. In May 2024, students walked out during his Duke University commencement speech. " In February 2025, an influencer recorded himself saying "Free Palestine" while filming Seinfeld outside Radio City Music Hall.
Seinfeld responded by saying, "I don't care about Palestine," before walking away. In May 2025, another person filmed themselves accusing Seinfeld of supporting "the genocide of babies in Gaza" as he left the Garden after a Knicks game.
Knicks game context Seinfeld attended the Knicks game at Madison Square Garden as the team completed a 29-point comeback against the San Antonio Spurs to take a 3-1 series lead. The Knicks can win their first NBA Championship since 1973 if they defeat the Spurs in Texas on Saturday.
