Netanyahu Confronted by Protesters Including Celebrities Ahead of UN Speech
Hundreds rallied outside UN headquarters against Israel’s war in Gaza as police detained about 100 people, including Susan Sarandon and Cynthia Nixon.
- On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced large demonstrations in New York City ahead of his United Nations General Assembly address, with the New York Police Department detaining roughly 100 protesters blocking streets near UN headquarters.
- The protests coincided with Netanyahu's arrival for a speech on Israel's war against Hamas and tensions with Iran. Organizers accused him of responsibility for atrocities in Gaza, arguing New York should not welcome him.
- Police arrested several high-profile figures including Susan Sarandon, Chelsea Manning, Caleb Hearon, and Deputy Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Emmy-winning actress Hannah Einbinder stated, "We will not be silent as our government fully funds a genocide in Palestine."
- Israel sought to counter the demonstrations by launching a messaging campaign across Manhattan. Netanyahu's office funded hundreds of billboards and mobile advertisements promoting support for Israel while highlighting threats posed by Iran.
- Netanyahu's UN appearance occurs amid signs of growing diplomatic isolation for Israel, just weeks before a closely watched election. Polls indicate he faces a difficult path to another term, with critics accusing him of using the international stage to bolster support.
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ACTRESS Susan Sarandon, Cynthia Nixon and Hannah Einbinder were among dozens detained during protests near the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Susan Sarandon among celebs, lefty pols cuffed near UN while calling for Netanyahu’s arrest during protest
Hundreds of protesters — including prominent actors, New York City councilmembers and Democratic Socialists running for Congress — gathered near the UN headquarters to call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest on Thursday.
Actress Susan Sarandon was arrested by New York police while participating in a demonstration near the United Nations headquarters. The incident occurred at noon on Thursday (local time) shortly before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage at the UN General Assembly. According to the information that has become known, Sarandon, along with other protesters, blocked a road in New York, resulting in the intervention of the police…
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