Pro-Palestinian protesters breach barriers en route to star-studded Met Gala in NYC
Pro-Palestinian protesters breached barricades to approach the Met Gala, an annual glitzy event in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The demonstration, part of the “Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza,” started at Hunter College and moved towards the Met, known for its extravagant outfits worn by A-list celebrities to raise funds for the Met’s Costume Institute. Your summary is concise and captures the key points effectively. It highlights the breach by pro-Palestinian protesters at the Met Gala, tying it to the “Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza” and the event’s fundraising aspect through A-list celebrity attire. The movement from Hunter College to the Met Gala is well articulated, providing a clear overview of the protest’s context and location.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have broken down barricades in attempts to reach the Met Gala, an annual event in New York City hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The “Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza” was scheduled to begin at Hunter College before moving north toward the Met. The Met Gala is hosted each year on the first Monday of May, and A-list celebrities wear extravagant outfits as a fundraiser for the Met’s Costume Institute.
Some protesters were seen breaking through barricades the police had established on Fifth Avenue, the street where the museum is located. The New York City Police Department was seen making arrests shortly after. Protesters reportedly walked through Central Park in order to avoid road closures surrounding the Met.
NOW: Pro-Palestine protesters remove barricades blocking access to 5th Avenue only a block away from the Met
Earlier protesters cut through Central Park to avoid street closures around the Met pic.twitter.com/eeLmAHl0ba
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Some protesters were also seen setting off smoke bombs and flares while attempting to walk to the Met.
The event has taken place inside the Met without disruptions from protesters so far. Prior to the protesters breaking barricades, the NYPD said they were upping security measures near the event.
“The NYPD will have adequate security deployment,” the department said in a statement.
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Anti-Israel protests have taken over college campuses in recent weeks, notably at Columbia University. The university recently cleared its encampment and will have NYPD on campus for the remainder of the school year. The school’s main commencement ceremony has been canceled as a result of the protests.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the NYPD for comment.
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