diff --git a/packages/block-library/src/image/image.js b/packages/block-library/src/image/image.js
index 049110e40bc5eb..b76ed0b952004c 100644
--- a/packages/block-library/src/image/image.js
+++ b/packages/block-library/src/image/image.js
@@ -83,8 +83,7 @@ const ImageWrapper = ( { href, children } ) => {
 				// When the Image block is linked,
 				// it's wrapped with a disabled <a /> tag.
 				// Restore cursor style so it doesn't appear 'clickable'
-				// and remove pointer events. Safari needs the display property.
-				pointerEvents: 'none',
+				// Safari needs the display property.
 				cursor: 'default',
 				display: 'inline',
 			} }