Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine doesn’t exist Knicks win

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld sparked renewed controversy late Wednesday night when he told a social media streamer that Palestine "doesn't exist" outside Madison Square Garden. The brief exchange occurred on June 10 as Seinfeld was leaving the arena following the New York Knicks' historic comeback victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

The comedian was approached by Kick streamer FinesseFave, who was broadcasting live and asked, "Can we get a Free Palestine?" After initially laughing, Seinfeld shrugged and replied, "It doesn't exist," before walking away. The clip quickly spread across social media, drawing both applause and criticism.

The incident is the latest in a series of confrontations involving Seinfeld and his outspoken support for Israel. Last September, during an unannounced appearance at Duke University, he compared the "Free Palestine" movement to the Ku Klux Klan, arguing that the Klan was "actually a little better" because its members were honest about their prejudices. He said the slogan was a cover for antisemitism, stating, "Just say you don't like Jews."

On other occasions, when approached by individuals asking for a statement on Palestine, Seinfeld has responded, "I...