New York: Put on the spot by an activist in New York, American comedian Jerry Seinfeld said he does not care about Palestine. In a video shared on Sunday on Subway DJ's Instagram, the activist approached the comic for a selfie and, after Seinfeld agreed, raised a peace sign while saying: 'Free Palestine!'

According to Anadolu Agency, when prompted to also say the slogan, Seinfeld paused before shaking his head and replied: 'I don't care about Palestine.' The activist responded by saying, 'That's sad.'

Last May, during a graduation ceremony at North Carolina's Duke University, a group of students protested Seinfeld's speech, unfurling Palestinian flags and chanting "Freedom for Palestine" before walking out. Seinfeld, a non-religious Jew and also a supporter of Israel, had been invited to speak, but many criticized the invitation.

Seinfeld, an observational comedian, enjoyed his greatest success with his long-running TV show bearing his name, which was famously said to be about 'nothing.'