British Museum postpones lecture on ancient Israel over security concerns

The Independent describes its mission to send journalists to report on developing issues and to separate facts from messaging. It emphasizes broad trust across political viewpoints and states it does not use paywalls to keep reporting accessible. The British Museum postponed a lecture on ancient Israel scheduled for Jewish Culture Month in the UK. Dr Paul Collins, keeper of the Department of the Middle East, was set to discuss objects illustrating political and cultural forces shaping the region over 2,000 years ago. The museum said it was informed that a significant proportion of registered attendees intended to disrupt the event. The postponement occurs amid continued conflict in the Middle East, including attacks on Gaza despite a ceasefire deal reached with Hamas.

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"The British Museum has postponed a lecture on ancient Israel marking Jewish Culture Month due to security concerns. Dr Paul Collins, keeper of the Department of the Middle East, was to give a talk on ancient Israel, sharing information on objects that illustrate the political and cultural forces that shaped the region more than 2,000 years ago. It was being organised as part the first ever Jewish Culture Month in the UK, which runs until 16 June."

"However, less than 24 hours before the event in the BP Lecture Theatre, the museum announced it had been postponed it until a later date yet to be decided. In a statement, bosses said they were informed that significant proportion of the registered attendees were intending to disrupt the event. It comes amid ongoing tension over Israel's actions in the Middle East, with attacks continuing on Gaza despite a ceasefire deal reached with Hamas last year."

"Israel says its assaults are in response to violations by Hamas or threats to its soldiers, but Palestinian health officials says scores of civilians have been among the dead. In the UK, the conflict h"

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