Comedian Jerry Seinfeld encountered anti-Israel protesters as he departed from a Manhattan event on Sunday night, the New York Post reported.

The incident took place outside the 92nd Street Y on the Upper East Side, where Seinfeld attended a discussion featuring former New York Times columnist Bari Weiss, the founder of the Free Press online publication.

As Seinfeld exited the venue, protesters captured on video accused of him supporting genocide. One protester was heard shouting, “Genocide supporter, you support genocide,” as Seinfeld, smiling, entered a black SUV flanked by NYPD officers. Amid the escalating tensions, one individual shouted, “F*** you, you support genocide,” as Seinfeld’s vehicle departed.

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