Police arrest actors, politicians protesting against Netanyahu outside UN
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the NYPD arrested congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, actor Susan Sarandon, and comedian Hannah Einbinder during an anti-Netanyahu demonstration outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.
- Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, the sit-in sought to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit and U.S. military aid, citing his role in the ongoing war in Gaza.
- Police moved in after demonstrators blocked First Avenue, using zip ties to detain roughly 100 participants who refused to disperse, including New York City Council Member Chi Ossé and comedian Caleb Hearon.
- Inside the General Assembly, Netanyahu delivered his speech to a sparse audience after dozens of delegates staged a mass walkout, prompting him to label the departing representatives "moral cowards."
- Palestinian Youth Movement spokeswoman Nas Issa expects thousands to attend a permitted demonstration at Bryant Park later today, indicating anti-Netanyahu activity will likely expand significantly beyond the morning arrests.
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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 […]
Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among more than 100 detained during anti-Netanyahu protest outside UN
By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among dozens of protesters detained Thursday in New York during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he visited the United Nations. NYPD said it took 103 people into custody as it tried to break up a
American actress Susan Sarandon was detained during a protest in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York, held before and during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly.
The actress has decades of mobilizations against wars, Trump, the death penalty and support for Palestine
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