Overview

• Pro-Palestine activists protested at London’s British Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, condemning the museums' alleged complicity in Israel’s actions in Gaza.
• The protests also targeted the museums' financial ties to BP, with demonstrators accusing the oil giant of sponsoring 'colonial genocide' through its partnership with the British Museum.
• At The Met, 350 activists displayed a quilt made of artworks, including traditional Palestinian embroidery, to protest against the museum's board members who profit from Israel’s actions.
• The British Museum closed its doors early on Sunday due to the protests, affecting visitors and nearby vendors.
• No arrests were made at either protest, with both museums emphasizing respect for peaceful protest and the safety of collections and visitors.