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Hollywood Stars Detained at New York Anti-Netanyahu Protest
People gathered in New York to protest Israel’s war in Gaza and Benjamin Netanyahu.
The protest was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.
Demonstrators sat in the streets and held signs calling for an end to arming Israel and what they described as genocide.
Police detained several people during the demonstration.
The detained people included actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder.
At the same time, Netanyahu was preparing to speak at the United Nations.
During his speech, dozens of diplomats reportedly left the room.
Netanyahu criticized countries including Britain and France for supporting recognition of Palestine.
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among people detained during a New York protest against Benjamin Netanyahu.
The demonstration was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and included a sit-in on city streets.
Protesters carried banners saying “Stop Arming Israel” and “End the Genocide.”
The protest took place as Netanyahu prepared to address the United Nations General Assembly.
Dozens of envoys reportedly walked out when Netanyahu began his speech, in which he criticized Israel’s opponents and allies.
- Who
- Protesters, including actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- What
- A New York protest against Netanyahu and Israel’s war in Gaza led to multiple detentions.
- Where
- New York City and the United Nations General Assembly.
- When
- Thursday, as Netanyahu was preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly.
- Why
- Protesters demanded an end to U.S. arms support for Israel and what they called the genocide in Gaza.
Protesters
Netanyahu and Israel’s Defenders
Israel’s military actions
Protesters
Protesters called for an end to arming Israel and described the war in Gaza as genocide.
Netanyahu and Israel’s Defenders
Netanyahu rejected accusations against Israel and criticized countries and others he said had crossed or opposed Israel.
International recognition of Palestine
Protesters
The protest occurred amid international criticism of Israel and support from Britain and France for recognizing Palestine.
Netanyahu and Israel’s Defenders
Netanyahu criticized Britain and France for moving to recognize the state of Palestine.
Public protest
Protesters
Demonstrators staged a sit-in to publicly oppose Netanyahu and Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Netanyahu and Israel’s Defenders
Police moved to break up the demonstration and detained several participants, although the New York City Police Department did not immediately comment.
Key facts
- Protest organizer
- Jewish Voice for Peace
- Location
- New York City
- Detained actors
- Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder
- Protest messages
- “Stop Arming Israel” and “End the Genocide”
- Concurrent event
- Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly
- Reported reaction
- Dozens of envoys walked out as Netanyahu began his speech
- Police response
- The New York City Police Department had not immediately responded to requests for comment
Quotes
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel speaking to the United Nations General Assembly
“I think there has been a change in terms of the understanding of the situation and the general public, but there are still very strongly held positions within my industry that are held by Zionists and who have not relaxed their feelings towards me. But I found my family, I found my people, and I'm okay”
NDTV
“They accuse Israel, tiny Israel, of colonialism -- some colonialism. And who's accusing us? Among them are people in Britain and in France. For God's sakes, they invented the term”
NDTV
Sources
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