Columbia Graduation Speech Interrupted by Mic Glitches Amid Gaza Remarks

Student's anti-Israel comments during commencement address lead to technical issues and crowd outcry

Saham David Ahmed Ali's microphone repeatedly cut out during her speech at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health.
Ali criticized the university's silence on Gaza, calling it a televised genocide.
The crowd chanted 'let her speak' as the mic issues persisted.
Columbia University denied intentional interference, citing a technical glitch.
The main commencement address was canceled due to recent anti-Israel protests on campus.