Jerry Seinfeld calls out radical anti-Israel hecklers after chaotic stunt backfires

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld turned the tables on anti-Israel hecklers who attempted to derail his Chicago performance last Friday, mocking the protesters as security removed them from the venue.Viral video from the confrontation shows activists shouting at Seinfeld at the Chicago Theatre, accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza and alleging that American taxpayer dollars are funding the deaths of thousands of civilians.“Twenty-two thousand Palestinians who are children now are killed with our taxpayer money, and you’re making jokes!” a woman shouted in clips posted online.Seinfeld then dances on stage and mocks the protesters with sarcastic remarks, calling himself “racist” and saying, “It’s a genocide.I’m into it.” He also joked that he would find out how much the protesters paid for their tickets and send the money directly to Israel.As security personnel escorted the demonstrators out of the auditorium, one audience member shouted, “Rough her up!”The Anti-War Committee Chicago and the Chicago branch of the US Palestinian Community Network have taken credit for organizing the disruption, writing on Instagram, “Friday’s disruption sent a clear message: Those who defend Israel’s genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and throughout Palestine will be met with protest and are not welcome on Chicago’s stages without opposition.”Fox News Digital reached out to Seinfeld’s team for comment but did not hear back.The altercation is the latest in a string of protests targeting the 72-year-old Jewish comedian over his staunch defense of Israel.Comedian and media analyst Tim Young told Fox News Digital he believes protesters are paying top dollar to hijack comedy shows for viral attention rather than political discourse.“They know that once they start yelling, everyone will whip their cameras out, and it is a very direct interaction and maybe one of the only direct interactions protesters get to have with celebrit...