The interruption came just days after pro-Palestine Duke University graduates protested the comedian's speech at their commencement ceremony.
FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2016 file photo, Jerry Seinfeld performs at Stand Up For Heroes, at The Theater in New York's Madison Square Garden. A pro-Palestine heckler sparked chaos Saturday after shouting at Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld during a stand-up appearance in Norfolk, Virginia .
between $52 and $397 to attend, came to a halt as a member of the audience stood and yelled “save the children of Gaza," according toshared via Instagram. Other audience members can be heard shouting down the disruptor, who added “no more American tax dollars for genocide.”Seinfeld engaged with the disruptor, saying “this is fun, I like this," according to the video. “I think your message is resonating with the crowd,” Seinfeld jeered. “People seem to be on your side.” Security later arrived to escort the individual out. Instagram account hamptonroads4palestine claimed the disruptor was “violently assaulted” for the outburst.Venue operator SevenVenues did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The National Desk Monday, but told "We are deeply disappointed that a group of protesters disrupted tonight’s sold-out Jerry Seinfeld performance at Chrysler Hall,” it said. “SevenVenues stands by its policy to remove hecklers and those who disrupt a performance, and will continue to protect the freedom of its patrons to enjoy an artist of their choosing without disruption."from pro-Palestine advocates during his commencement address at Duke University last weekend. Dozens of graduates walked out before the speech in protest of his support of Israel in its ongoing conflict with Hamas terrorists.Jackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news. Have a news tip? Send it to jacwalker@sbgtv.com.
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