Students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld’s Duke commencement speech after comedian’s support of Israel

During Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech at Duke University, there were student walkouts as part of ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. A video shared on social media showed groups of students leaving the ceremony, some holding Palestinian flags to express their opposition to Seinfeld’s support of Israel. However, there were also attendees who countered the protests by chanting “Jerry!”

We don’t have a comment from Seinfeld’s representatives yet. Last year, Seinfeld visited Israel after the deadly attack by Hamas. He expressed his support for Israel on social media and in interviews, stating his personal connection to the country and his strong feelings about the situation.

The student walkouts during Jerry Seinfeld’s Duke University commencement speech were in response to his support of Israel. Some students who held Palestinian flags protested his views by leaving the ceremony. On the other hand, there were also attendees who showed support for Seinfeld by chanting his name.

Seinfeld visited Israel last year after a deadly attack by Hamas and publicly expressed his solidarity with the country. He mentioned feeling a strong connection to his Jewish identity and the struggles faced by the Jewish community. The incident highlights the ongoing discussions and tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on college campuses.