Police arrest actors, politicians protesting against Netanyahu outside UN
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, New York Police Department officers arrested roughly 100 protesters, including actor Susan Sarandon and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, who blocked First Avenue outside United Nations headquarters ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address.
- Jewish Voice for Peace coordinated the blockade to protest U.S. military support for Israel, with demonstrators demanding an end to what they termed 'genocide' in Gaza and wearing shirts reading 'Fund people not bombs.'
- Officers from the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau issued warnings before clearing the intersection, using zip ties to detain participants including Emmy-winning actress Hannah Einbinder and New York City Council Member Chi Ossé; all were later released.
- Inside the General Assembly, dozens of diplomatic envoys walked out as Netanyahu began his address, rejecting genocide accusations as 'the greatest lie of the century' while attacking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as 'antisemitic.'
- Growing tensions reflect New York's complex political climate, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged lacking legal authority to arrest Netanyahu. Activists vow to continue demanding an end to military aid for Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
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As Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN, protesters were arrested on the street outside. Among them were actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder.
EADaily, September 25, 2026, American actress of film, television and voice, activist and winner of numerous film awards, including "Oskara", Susan Sarandon, was detained in action against the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN Genassamble in New York.
Actress Hannah Einbinder, known for her role as Ava Daniels in the Hacks series, was arrested yesterday during protests in New York for the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United Nations. Protesters blocked one of the streets next to the UN headquarters, hours before the controversial leader came to the General Assembly to deliver a speech in which he defended Israel’s strength in the face of a “seven-front war.”
The actress, who will celebrate her 80th birthday at the end of next week, joined a protest organized by members of the Jewish community against the war.
Susan Sarandon among dozens arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest
Police arrested at least 30 people including actors and politicians as they protested outside United Nations headquarters on Thursday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his speech at the General Assembly. Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon, Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and New York City council member Chi Osse […]
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