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Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting against his support for Israel
12 May 2024 16:50 BST
Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted "free Palestine" in protest against its guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, for supporting Israel throughout the war in Gaza, according to videos of the event posted on social media.
Other graduates shouted "Jerry! Jerry!" as the actor received an honorary degree, and Seinfeld delivered his speech without major interruptions, according to Reuters.
He has visited Israel and has vocally supported it since the Hamas attack of 7 October, even as Israel's military operations have since killed more than 35,000 Palestinians.