Pro-Palestine Protesters Occupy NY Museum

In a dramatic protest, pro-Palestinian demonstrators took over parts of the Brooklyn Museum on Friday, hanging a banner above the main entrance and clashing with police both inside and outside the building. The protest, organized by the group Within Our Lifetime, aimed to pressure the museum to disclose and divest any Israel-related investments.

The museum closed an hour early due to the disruption, with several arrests made. One protester was seen spray-painting an outdoor sculpture, leading to his arrest. Witnesses reported skirmishes between the police and protesters as security tried to prevent further entry into the building.

A banner proclaiming "Free Palestine, Divest From Genocide" was hung from the museum's neoclassical facade. The museum reported damage to existing and newly installed artwork and stated that their staff were physically and verbally harassed.

This protest is part of ongoing demonstrations in the United States against Israel's actions in Gaza, which have been particularly prevalent on university campuses. The conflict escalated when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, leading to a large-scale Israeli response in Gaza.

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