MIT commencement marred by controversial genocide allegations
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At an MIT commencement ceremony, incendiary remarks accusing the university of supporting Israel’s alleged genocidal actions led to a dramatic walkout by Jewish students. The disruption underscored deep campus divides on Middle Eastern policies and left the celebratory atmosphere decidedly fractured.
Megha M. Vemuri's MIT graduation speech accused the school of supporting Israel's 'genocidal' actions in Gaza, leading to protest from some in the audience.
A commencement speaker accused the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of being part of wiping "Palestine from the face of the Earth" Thursday, leading multiple students to walk out.
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