Pro-Palestine protests continue at graduations

Pro-Palestinian protests dwindled on campuses over the weekend as some US college graduations were marked by defiant acts.

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May 13, 2024 - 2:04 PM

Palestinian insignia are seen on the stole of a graduate during commencement for the University of Southern California Friday, in Los Angeles. Photo by AP Photo/Ryan Sun

(AP) — A tiny contingent of Duke University graduates opposed pro-Israel comedian Jerry Seinfeld speaking at their commencement in North Carolina Sunday, with about 30 of the 7,000 students leaving their seats and chanting “free Palestine” amid a mix of boos and cheers.

Some waved the red, green, black and white Palestinian flag. Seinfeld, whose namesake sitcom was one of the most popular in U.S. television history, was there to receive an honorary doctorate from the university.

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