Two activists from the group Youth Demand staged a protest at the National Gallery in London by pasting a photograph of a bloodied mother and child from Gaza over Pablo Picasso's painting 'Motherhood' and pouring red paint on the gallery floor. The protest, which aimed to advocate for a two-way arms embargo on Israel, resulted in the arrest of the activists, but no damage was done to the artwork. The photograph, taken by Palestinian journalist Ali Jadallah, highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing violence. Jai Halai, one of the protesters, expressed that their actions are necessary as the UK government continues to support arms sales despite widespread public opposition. Youth Demand has announced plans for further actions in the coming weeks, continuing a trend of high-profile protests by climate and social justice activists at cultural institutions. This event follows similar protests by Just Stop Oil, which have garnered significant media attention.