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Seinfeld Sparks Controversy Linking 'Free Palestine' to KKK

9/10/2025

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Jerry Seinfeld ignited controversy at Duke University by likening the 'Free Palestine' movement to the Ku Klux Klan while introducing Israeli hostage survivor Omer Shem Tov.
He labeled the movement antisemitic, claiming it masks genuine hostility towards Jews.
Duke University clarified it does not endorse speaker remarks, noting the event was organized by the Chabad student group.
Seinfeld's comments elicited mixed reactions, with some students protesting and leaving during his earlier commencement speech.
The event focused on raising awareness about hostages in Gaza.

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Jerry Seinfeld ignited controversy at Duke University by likening the 'Free Palestine' movement to the Ku Klux Klan while introducing Israeli hostage survivor Omer Shem Tov.
He labeled the movement antisemitic, claiming it masks genuine hostility towards Jews.
Duke University clarified it does not endorse speaker remarks, noting the event was organized by the Chabad student group.
Seinfeld's comments elicited mixed reactions, with some students protesting and leaving during his earlier commencement speech.
The event focused on raising awareness about hostages in Gaza.