Published On: Sat, Jun 1st, 2024

Police arrest 34 people at the Brooklyn Museum after protesters occupy building


The New York Police Department said Saturday it took 34 people into custody after responding to a pro-Palestinian protest in Brooklyn, New York, that led to reports of damaged artwork and staff harassment at the Brooklyn Museum.

Within Our Lifetime, a New York-based, Palestinian-led community organization, called for the protest on Friday to “de-occupy” the museum until the institution discloses and divests from any investments linked to Israel’s monthslong military assault on the Gaza…



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