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Jerry Seinfeld Says People Who Say 'Free Palestine' Are Worse than the Ku Klux Klan at Duke Event

Jerry Seinfeld criticized the 'Free Palestine' slogan as antisemitic during a Duke University event highlighting Israeli hostage survivors, sparking protests and widespread debate over his remarks.

  • Comedian Jerry Seinfeld compared the 'Free Palestine' movement to the Ku Klux Klan at an event for Omer Shem Tov at Duke University, saying both groups 'don’t like Jews.'
  • During the 2024 commencement, several students disrupted Seinfeld's speech by chanting 'Free Palestine' or walking out.
  • A Duke University spokesperson stated the school does not endorse Seinfeld's comments or any outside speaker's remarks.
  • Seinfeld's comments sparked controversy, with some students expressing disagreement and concerns about the comparison to the KKK.
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American comedian Jerry Seinfeld is publicly on Israel's side in the Gaza war. Now he has appeared at a university and has sharply criticized the supporters for a "Free Palestine." Students reacted outrageously.

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Boing Boing broke the news in United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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