On Monday night, a cadre of pro-Palestinian protesters were seen parading outside the glitzy New York Met Gala, hosted by fashion mogul Anna Wintour, with some storming barricades in front of police.
The protest was announced earlier in the day, new york post report Police said they were preparing for chaos. Since the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, protests have become a regular occurrence at high-profile events. According to the article:
NYPD was preparing for possible violence to rock Monday star-studded MET galaAnti-Israel groups staged a “day of anger” protest at Hunter College near the City University of New York, law enforcement sources told the Post.
Police have increased security in and around the area. Metropolitan Museum of Art Sources say big stars began flocking to the famous Upper East Side gala venue on Monday night.
So far, no concrete threats to fashion’s biggest night have been confirmed, but everything is on the table, police sources said, adding that nearby protests were widely expected.
“We are using every tool at our disposal,” a source told the outlet. “As with all large-scale events, we will review the information and apply a measured and calculated response where appropriate.”
“The Met Gala is a big event that attracts audiences from all over the world,” another source told the magazine. “Peaceful protests occur regularly in our neighborhood. We will work with our private sector partners to ensure a safe event for everyone.”
Protesters showed up as promised, and the video quickly went viral Monday night.
Police brace for anti-Israel riot at Met Gala as ‘Day of Rage’ planned at nearby Hunter College https://t.co/c0joEy8qQB pic.twitter.com/9KLIpRgPgy
— New York Post (@nypost) May 6, 2024
Now: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City march toward the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the Met Gala is currently being held. pic.twitter.com/HFKgq1VU2o
— Katie Smith (@probablyreadit) May 6, 2024
Now: Pro-Palestinian protesters remove barricades blocking access to Fifth Avenue, just a block away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Protesters broke through Central Park to avoid road closures around the Metropolitan Museum of Art. pic.twitter.com/eeLmAHl0ba
— Katie Smith (@probablyreadit) May 6, 2024
#now Arrests continue as police call for Level 3 mobilization as pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades and are now confronting police outside Palestine #MetGala Held in New York as part of “DAY OF RAGE”
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— Oliya Scooter Caster (@ScooterCasterNY) May 6, 2024
Video was later released showing protesters removing barricades, and some arrests were made.
🚨 #breaking news: Palestinian protesters remove barricades and storm Met Gala in New York
Looks like the “star-studded” gala is having some trouble tonight… pic.twitter.com/A7O1ktYYAp
— Nick Sorter (@nicksortor) May 6, 2024
According to the subsequent story new york post According to the article, more than 1,000 people saw Participated in Monday’s protest.
“A still-growing crowd marched north on Fifth Avenue, barricading the thoroughfare at 79th Street and blocking traffic in the face of police warning that they could be arrested,” the paper said. It pointed out.
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