Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Police Arrest Actors, Politicians Protesting Netanyahu Outside United Nations
Police arrested at least 30 people during a protest outside the United Nations.
The protesters opposed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s actions in Gaza.
About 200 people joined the demonstration.
The rally was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.
Protesters wore white shirts with messages such as “No war” and “Free Palestine.”
Police said the group was blocking traffic and ordered people to leave.
Some protesters moved to sidewalks, but others stayed seated in the street.
Officers tied the protesters’ hands with zip ties and took them to police buses.
Netanyahu spoke inside the United Nations and defended Israel’s actions.
Police arrested at least 30 people protesting Benjamin Netanyahu outside United Nations headquarters.
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder were among those arrested.
The rally was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and drew about 200 participants.
Protesters accused Netanyahu of justifying atrocities in Gaza and chanted against him.
Netanyahu defended Israel’s regional actions in a General Assembly speech as some delegates left the hall.
- Who
- At least 30 protesters, including actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder and politicians Darializa Avila Chevalier and Chi Osse, were arrested.
- What
- Police arrested demonstrators protesting Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- When
- On Thursday, September 24, ahead of Netanyahu’s speech to the General Assembly.
- Where
- Outside United Nations headquarters in New York.
- Why
- Police said protesters were blocking traffic and ordered them to leave; the protesters said they were opposing Israel’s actions in Gaza and Netanyahu’s use of the United Nations platform.
Protesters’ position
Israeli government position
Israel’s actions in Gaza
Protesters’ position
Protesters said the destruction in Gaza was an atrocity and an obliteration of society carried out with U.S. tax dollars.
Israeli government position
Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions in the region during his General Assembly speech.
Netanyahu’s United Nations speech
Protesters’ position
Protesters said Netanyahu had no right to use the United Nations platform to justify what they described as atrocities.
Israeli government position
Netanyahu used the General Assembly to defend Israel’s actions amid growing international isolation.
Police response
Protesters’ position
Protesters remained seated, chanted anti-Netanyahu slogans and continued demonstrating after some moved to sidewalks.
Israeli government position
Police ordered the group to leave because it was blocking traffic and arrested those who remained in the street.
- Arrests
- At least 30 people
- Protest size
- About 200 participants
- Organizer
- Jewish Voice for Peace
- Location
- Outside United Nations headquarters, New York
- Protest slogans
- “Fund people not bombs,” “No war” and “Free Palestine”
- Arrest method
- Police used zip ties and escorted protesters to buses
- Netanyahu’s position
- He defended Israel’s actions in the region at the General Assembly