At Duke University’s graduating ceremony on Sunday, a large number of students left the event in protest of guest speaker Jerry Seinfield’s backing of Israel during the Gaza War.
As soon as the comedian and TV personality was called to the stage, a group of students can be seen on camera leaving their seats and brandishing a Palestinian flag.
The audience erupted in cheers as Seinfeld continued his address and accepted an honorary degree from Duke, swiftly drawing attention away from the demonstrators.
Although most of the audience seemed to be supporting Seinfeld, there were a few boos and cries of “Free Palestine” that broke through as the applause subsided.
Seinfeld has made no secret of his sympathy for the Jewish State in the wake of the horrific Oct. 7 massacre carried out by Hamas, which claimed over 1,200 lives and kidnapped another 252.
During a December trip to Israel, the comedian also visited a kibbutz that had been devastated by the terror attack and spoke with the relatives of the hostages.
