Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash With Police Outside Met Gala

Pro-Palestinian protests erupted outside the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, with demonstrators waving Palestinian flags, displaying 'Free Palestine' banners, and attempting to breach police barricades as celebrities attended the high-profile event inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Clashes ensued as protesters threw smoke bombs and other objects at police, leading to more than two dozen arrests. The protests, organized by groups such as Within Our Lifetime, criticized the gala and its attendees, accusing them of ignoring the suffering in Gaza. Counter-protesters supporting Israel arrived as well, waving Israeli flags and singing Hebrew anthems, resulting in a tense confrontation between the two sides. Despite the disruption, NYPD officers maintained order and prevented protestors from entering the museum. This marked the second consecutive year of significant pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the Met Gala.