Dozens walk out of Jerry Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement in protest of his support for Israel

Dozens of students walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony ahead of Jerry Seinfeld’s scheduled speech on Sunday, according to news reports and videos circulating on social media. It was said to be a protest against Jewish comedians’ support for Israel.

After Seinfeld received his honorary degree, the graduates rose from their seats and walked out waving Palestinian flags and chanting “Free, Free Palestine” before beginning their commencement speeches. Ta. Although some members of the audience joined in their support, many in the audience booed the protesters and chanted “Jerry” at them.

Seinfeld after the October 7th attack on Israel public voice his support for israel and raised my voice against anti-Semitism.He also traveled to Tel Aviv In December, he will meet with families of people held hostage by Hamas.

in opening ceremony speechSeinfeld avoided confrontation with the protesters, instead giving a light-hearted speech filled with jokes and life advice for the graduates.

Duke’s walkout is just the latest example of protests taking place on college campuses in response to the ongoing war in Gaza. Students on campuses across the country have expressed dissatisfaction with institutional support for Israel, with many calling for their schools to disassociate themselves from groups that support Israel’s military operations in Gaza.