diff --git a/packages/block-library/src/gallery/editor.scss b/packages/block-library/src/gallery/editor.scss
index 0a52a92e8c3b19..f5bedb035fb6b9 100644
--- a/packages/block-library/src/gallery/editor.scss
+++ b/packages/block-library/src/gallery/editor.scss
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@ figure.wp-block-gallery {
 			bottom: 0;
 			left: 0;
 			z-index: 1;
+			pointer-events: none;
 		}
 	}