Brooklyn Museum Faces Protests
Graduation season has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the chaos from these pro-Hamas supporters has disappeared. As Israel continues its operations in the Gaza Strip to dismantle Hamas, the antisemitic Left persists in its campaign of disruption. From blocking traffic to attempting to shut down airports with balloons and obstructing bridges, their actions have been relentless.
In a recent escalation, they are attempting to replicate the chaos seen at Columbia University in the broader world. At Columbia, pro-terrorist students seized Hamilton Hall and took the custodial staff hostage. Following this alarming precedent, hundreds of these activists tried storming the Brooklyn Museum last Friday, resulting in over 20 arrests.
#BREAKING: Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters have stormed into the Brooklyn Museum, breaking through barricades, pushing staff out and occupying the building.⁰⁰#Brooklyn | #NewYork ⁰
Currently, an estimated 500-700 or possibly more pro-Palestine protesters have stormed… pic.twitter.com/cAaSHb4xtm— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 31, 2024
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators converged on the Brooklyn Museum, with the New York City Police Department confirming arrests, though the exact number remains unclear. The protests began around 4 p.m. in Fort Greene, with hundreds gathering to march near the Barclays Center before making their way to the Brooklyn Museum around 4:30 p.m. Videos show museum employees scrambling to lock the doors as the protesters approached.
Some demonstrators even scaled the building, unfurling a massive banner from the roof that read, "Free Palestine. Divest from genocide." The situation was chaotic, with the museum reportedly not calling the police despite the breach. The facility closed an hour early due to the unrest.
Arrests have been made at the anti-Israel protest outside the Brooklyn Museum. One protester got into a shoving match with an NYPD officer. The protester tried to run away but officers chased him, tackled him to the ground, and arrested him. pic.twitter.com/c4TKRuGGqk
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) May 31, 2024
This incident raises significant concerns about double standards in the response to such actions. When similar protests occur, it’s often labeled an insurrection or armed rebellion, but such labels seem absent when these disruptions are linked to pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The lack of a strong response from the museum, which didn’t call the police immediately, only adds to the controversy.
As Israel continues its fight against Hamas, the actions of these demonstrators underscore the tensions and divisions within the international community regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The ongoing disruptions and protests reflect deep-seated issues that are far from resolved, contributing to a volatile and polarized environment.