The British Museum postponed an event about ancient Israel due to fears of protests, sparking criticism related to antisemitism.

The British Museum has decided to postpone a scheduled event as part of Jewish Culture Month, dedicated to the ancient history of Israel and the Jews, due to fears that a significant proportion of participants intended to cause disturbances. The decision was made to protect the event, not to diminish it, and the museum announced that the talk will take place at the beginning of next month. Critics such as the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch have pointed out that the postponement reflects a victory for antisemitic extremists. Jewish Culture Month, which began on May 16, includes over 100 events across the country, but has been overshadowed by recent antisemitic attacks in London. The museum stated that it will take security measures to ensure a respectful and safe environment for all participants. Criticism continues, highlighting that Jewish cultural events are increasingly being canceled in Great Britain.