Pro-Palestinian protesters try to disrupt Met Gala
by TheHill
TheHill— Pro-Palestinian demonstrations broke out near the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night as celebrities gathered for the annual Met Gala event. The New York Police Department confirmed multiple people were arrested in the protests, though did not specify a number. Footage on social media showed groups of people marching near the Met Gala, shouting "free Palestine"
The Guardian—Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters near Met Gala aim to disrupt event. Dramatic conjunction of forces with aim to crash gala separated only by New York police and metal barricadesDozens of pro-Palestinian protesters came within a block of disrupting celebrity fashion’s biggest night out – the Met Gala – on Monday evening in a dramatic conjunction of forces that was separated only by New York police and metal barricades.Some protesters, chanting “Rafah!, Gaza!”, said it was their intention to crash the gala. Others said they didn’t know about it. At times, a roughly...
The Independent—Pro-Palestinian protesters march near Met Gala. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered and marched near the Met Gala in New York City on Monday night, hoping to use the glittering celebrity event to draw attention to their cause.
Newsweek—Massive Gathering of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Descend on Met Gala. A massive group of Pro-Palestinian protesters who flooded the streets near the annual Met Gala fashion fundraiser were swiftly confronted by the New York City Police Department (NYPD).ContextThe high-profile fashion event, held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, has been hosted annually by Vogue since 1948. The star-studded soiree raises money for the Met's iconic Costume Institute. This year, as celebrities ascended the iconic steps, protesters rallied nearby, demanding...