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Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’

Al Jazeera Friday 12 June 2026, 13:18 UTC 1 min read
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Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’ Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’ US actor Jerry Seinfeld is facing backlash after saying Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’. The remark has drawn criticism online and prompted a response from US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, adding to longstanding controversy over Seinfeld’s outspoken support for Israel amid the war in Gaza. Published On 12 Jun 2026

Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’ Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’ US actor Jerry Seinfeld is facing backlash after saying Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’. The remark has drawn criticism online and prompted a response from US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, adding to longstanding controversy over Seinfeld’s outspoken support for Israel amid the war in Gaza. Published On 12 Jun 2026
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