Israel Philharmonic Draws Protests as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds in Gaza NYT | Top Stories Adam Nagourney 17 October 2025 at 00:11 Carnegie Hall was a site of protest on Wednesday, one of many demonstrations over the last two years targeting cultural events, particularly those with Israeli artists. © Graham Dickie for The New York TimesProtesters outside Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night, the first night of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s run.