Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated near the Met Gala in New York City, where they voiced their support for Palestine and displayed flags. The protest occurred as celebrities attended the high-profile event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, renowned for its significant fashion display. The New York Police Department made several arrests during the protest, which featured heightened security measures including steel barricades and street closures.

This protest is part of a broader “Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza” in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The demonstrators used the visibility of the Met Gala to draw attention to their cause, continuing a trend of leveraging popular events to highlight social issues.