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Jerry Seinfeld Sees Dozens Walk Out On His Duke Commencement Speech


The comedian has been an outspoken supporter of Israel, prompting Palestinian supporter to leave.

Duke University’s commencement ceremony on Sunday saw dozens walk out in protest of guest speaker Jerry Seinfield, who has been a big supporter of Israel during the conflict in Gaza. A group of students left their seats when Seinfeld began, with at least one carrying a Palestinian flag. He also met with families of the hostages and visited a kibbutz destroyed by the terror attack during a trip to Israel in December.

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