An encounter between an activist and comedian Jerry Seinfeld was anything but funny when the topic turned political.

The Hill reported that the activist approached Seinfeld for a photograph.

ā€œSure!ā€ Seinfeld responded.

The social media influencer had a peace sign and said ā€œFree Palestine!ā€ to Seinfeld, who is Jewish.

Instagrammer then asked if Seinfeld would ā€œmaybeā€ say it.

ā€œI don’t care about Palestine,ā€ Seinfeld said as he shook his head.

ā€œThat’s sad,ā€ the activist replied.

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The video was uploaded to Instagram by Subway DJ, a social media personality.

It appeared to be filmed when Seinfeld was in New York City for the 50th anniversary of ā€œSaturday Night Liveā€ that was filmed on Friday.

Seinfeld has voiced his support for Israel and its war against Hamas.

Mediaite reported Seinfeld responded to the incident.

ā€œI lived and worked on a Kibbutz in Israel when I was 16 and I have loved our Jewish homeland ever since. My heart is breaking from these attacks and atrocities,ā€ Seinfeld said.

ā€œBut we are also a very strong people in our hearts and minds. We believe in justice, freedom and equality,ā€ he continued. ā€œWe survive and flourish no matter what. I will stand with Israel and the Jewish people.ā€