Hundreds of students walked out of Yale University's graduation ceremony, as part of a pro-Palestine protest at the university's commencement ceremony on Monday. 

Some Yale graduates were seen holding signs for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US military assistance for Israel, university divestment from arms suppliers and other companies profiting from the war, and amnesty for students and faculty members who have been disciplined or fired for protesting. 

Biden tells graduating students 'I hear' Gaza protests

Protests over Israel's war in Gaza have broken out at more than 60 colleges and universities this year. President Joe Biden has been cautious on the issue of protests over Gaza. He spoke in early May on the importance of following the law, while defending free speech and later on addressed the threat of antisemitism on college campuses.

Over 35,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's assault on Gaza, say health officials in the Hamas-ruled enclave. The war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people and abducting 253 others, with a significant number still believed to be held captive in Gaza, according to Israeli tallies.

Fighting rages in Gaza's Rafah after first aid delivery via pier

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