University protests: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt commencement ceremonies

Pro-Palestinian protests across U.S. university campuses continued over the weekend, and even interfered with several commencement ceremonies, as graduates ripped up their diplomas, or interrupted ceremonies with chants and flags.

Despite agreeing to end their on-campus encampments after 14 days of demonstrations, students from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, too, continued their protests.

“We promise to never forget these horrible crimes that Israel has committed,” one student yelled. “And we remember that all of this did not start on Oct. 7, but has been ongoing for the past 76 years,” she added.

Other schools saw interference from pro-Israel counter-protesters wanting to put an end to the pro-Palestinian demonstrations and encampments.

Additionally, dozens of graduates at Duke University in Durham, N.C., walked out of their own commencement ceremony in protest on Sunday, when comedian Jerry Seinfeld was announced and brought out as the guest speaker.

Seinfeld has been vocal about his support for Israel since its war against Hamas began on Oct. 7, after the militant group killed 1,200 Israelis and captured roughly 250 more. Since then, Israel has vowed to destroy the group and as of Monday, more than 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in its ensuing war in Gaza.

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[paulsharp]

They want to support Palestinians they should head on over.

[KaleighMacKay]

Peaceful protest is fine. Disrupting major life moments for others is completely disrespectful

[Boujading]

Not a US, Canadian or an Ontario problem - at least it shouldn't be. The middle east - bringing everyone down for millennia with their countless conflicts.

[jobinsebastian]

I don’t see any protest against Russia Ukraine war 😂😂😂😂. Students showing fake humanity

[ernestmwape]

Sometimes, and finally some Americans and Europeans are fed up with colonialism and imperialism. Privilege being defended in that fashion😢😢😂😂😂

[Makeitblue]

LGBTQ has been really quiet lately! Hmmmm maybe they’re the same people; just a quick costume change? 😂

[NightimeInDeepSpace]

Freedom to gazans from your tyranical leaders and also peace to israel. I want everyone to get along but some people won't let that happen.

[Solaris]

Arrest, expel, revoke visas and deport.

[susettteschacherl]

congratulations to Duke for choosing Jerry as a speaker. Stand up to antisemitism.

[Heather.-]

The UN announced its original number of 26, 000 pals k+lled since Oct was wrong and announced 13, 000in total out of the 2.2 million that live in ga za

[MiladaKaiser]

I do not understand all the shouting for free Palestine.
The only Palestine which exists on the map is a city near Dallas TX and it is quite free.

[garryhegarty]

76 years 😂😂😂😂 2000 years, Jews land all ways was all, all will be, go back before that kids, .

[lastChang]

Democracy works!
Can Chinese🇨🇳 people protest like this in front of Tiananmen Square?

[jackiemmm]

Oh trust me… we will NEVER forget 🇮🇱❤️

[bradspringer]

I don't recognize this Country anymore.

[communistkugamercat]

This is the Result of Democracy and Capitalism

[Notorious_Flash]

They should buy tickets to gaza and then we will see if they are brave enough to stand in the warzone over there lol

[unit]

That would just make me pro-Israel if anything lmao

[MichelleBrezinski]

"Use your privilege" but don't abuse your privilege Jerry.

[oriomssi]

Whats the matter? Reporting on the Eurovision doesnt sit well this year?