A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were spotted outside the luxurious New York Met Gala hosted by fashion icon Anna Wintour on Monday evening, with some even breaching the barricade and bypassing police presence.
Earlier in the day, reports from the New York Post indicated that law enforcement was prepared for potential disruptions, as protests have become more common at high-profile events since the terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel on October 7, 2023. According to the article, the NYPD was on alert for possible unrest during the star-studded Met Gala, while anti-Israel groups held a “Day of Rage” protest at Hunter College nearby.
Despite no specific threats being identified for the event, the police were ready for any potential issues. The demonstrations unfolded as expected, with videos of the protesters circulating widely on social media.
Reports later confirmed that over 1,000 people took part in the protest, marching north on Fifth Avenue and causing traffic disturbances before eventually being confronted by law enforcement. The situation escalated as some protesters removed barricades, resulting in a number of arrests.
The protest at the Met Gala was a response to ongoing tensions in the region and a show of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
