NYU Withholds Diploma After Student Condemns Israel's Actions in Gaza During Graduation Speech

New York University has withheld the diploma of a student who, during a graduation speech, denounced Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide' and spoke out against alleged atrocities in Palestine. The university claims the student's remarks violated school policies regarding commencement speeches. The incident has sparked debate, with some supporting the student's right to free speech and others, including a Democratic lawmaker, criticizing the comments as inappropriate and misleading. The move has drawn national attention to campus free speech issues and the ongoing controversy surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict. The university has not indicated when or if the diploma will be released.