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On September 24, at least 30 people including actors like Susan Sarandon and politicians were arrested during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside UN headquarters in New York. Protesters wore white T-shirts with slogans such as "Fund people not bombs," and chanted anti-Netanyahu messages while blocking traffic until police intervened. The rally was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace to condemn what they see as Israel's unjust actions towards Palestinians, occurring ahead of Netanyahu’s speech at the UN General Assembly where he defended his government's policies despite growing international criticism.
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On September 24, 2026, hundreds of protesters blocked traffic near UN headquarters in New York City to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit. Among those arrested were Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon and comedian Hannah Einbinder, along with over 100 others. The demonstration was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and other progressive groups demanding an end to U.S. support for Israel and highlighting the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic candidate for New York's 13th Congressional District, was also arrested during the protest. She stated that she refused to allow Netanyahu to "roam the streets of our city unchallenged" given his oversight of what protesters deemed as genocidal actions against Palestinians.

Inside the General Assembly, Netanyahu defended Israel’s conduct despite numerous delegates walking out in opposition. The protest came amid growing international pressure over the conflict, with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani previously declaring his intention to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant for Netanyahu's arrest if legally possible.

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“What’s being done to Gaza, the obliteration of an entire society, in our name, with our tax dollars, this is our responsibility to speak out against, and Netanyahu has no right to use the platform of the United Nations to justify these atrocities
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🔮 At the General Assembly, Netanyahu defended Israel's actions in the region, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates streamed out of the General Assembly Hall.
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Police arrest actors, politicians protesting against Netanyahu outside UN · assertive framing

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Police arrest actors, politicians protesting against Netanyahu outside UN asserted
Police → arrest → UN
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. asserted
they → arrest → Assembly
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon, Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and New York City council member Chi Osse were among those arrested. asserted
Sarandon → win → those
“What’s being done to Gaza, the obliteration of an entire society, in our name, with our tax dollars, this is our responsibility to speak out against, and Netanyahu has no right to use the platform of the United Nations to justify these atrocities asserted
Netanyahu → do → atrocities
,” said Manijeh Moradian, a 50-year-old university professor of Iranian and Jewish heritage, who took part in the protest. asserted
who → say → protest
At the General Assembly, Netanyahu defended Israel's actions in the region, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates streamed out of the General Assembly Hall. uncertain
dozens → defend → Hall
The rally was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, a Jewish activist group that supports Palestinians. asserted
that → organize → Palestinians
Around 200 people gathered outside the United Nations in identical white T-shirts with printed slogans "Fund people not bombs," "No war" and "Free Palestine." asserted
people → gather → Palestine
The group blocked traffic, and police ordered them to leave through loudspeakers. asserted
police → block → loudspeakers
Some people moved to the sidewalks, but the core group of protesters remained seated on the pavement and continued chanting anti-Netanyahu slogans as police officers, who arrived on bicycles, surrounded them. asserted
who → move → them
One by one officers pulled protesters from the group, tied their hands behind their backs with zip ties and escorted them to police buses. asserted
officers → pull → buses
The activists kept chanting "Netanyahu go to hell" outside the buses. asserted
Netanyahu → keep → buses
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