Protests at The Met and British Museum Demand End to BP Sponsorship, Highlight Palestinian Rights

Activists in London and New York accuse the museums of complicity in Israeli actions in Gaza and criticize their financial ties to BP.

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.