Jerry Seinfeld’s Graduation Speech Protested, Pro-Palestine Students Walk Out

Jerry Seinfeld‘s commencement speech got off to a rocky start … ’cause dozens of people walked out during his introduction — with many holding Palestinian flags.

The actor-comedian — who is Jewish and has supported Israel throughout its war against Hamas — was set to give the commencement address at Duke University when a whole bunch of people jumped up and walked out.

Check out the clip … it’s a sizable group of students who leave the address, and they’re met with a mixture of cheers and jeers as they leave. So, pretty mixed reaction we’d say.

Jerry still gave his speech … though it does not appear he addressed the moment while he spoke — instead focusing on his pre-planned speech and cracking light hearted jokes.

JS and his wife Jessica have been outspoken advocates of Israel since the country was attacked by terrorists on October 7 of last year.

Jerry traveled to Israel last year to meet with families of hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks last year … and, protesters heckled him on the streets of NYC in February — so, he’s not new to the controversy.

Of course, tensions between Israel and Palestine supporters have exploded on college campuses over the past month … with encampments — and riots — springing up at prominent schools like Columbia and UCLA.