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BackSusan Sarandon arrested during protest against Netanyahu's appearance in New York
Susan Sarandon arrested during protest against Netanyahu's appearance in New York
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Susan Sarandon arrested during protest against Netanyahu's appearance in New York

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  • Actress Susan Sarandon was arrested in New York during an undeclared protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance at the UN General Assembly.
  • Hannah Einbinder was also taken away.
  • Protesters held placards with slogans such as 'Stop arming Israel'.

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Why It Matters

The protest was organized by the Israel-critical organization Jewish Voice for Peace and was directed against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance at the UN General Assembly. Demonstrators criticized US arms sales to Israel and accused Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

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Hollywood star Susan Sarandon was arrested in New York as she and other demonstrators protested against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance at the UN General Assembly. Footage from the AFP news agency shows how police officers handcuffed the actress, known from the film “Thelma and Louise,” on Thursday.

According to a media report, actress Hannah Einbinder was also taken away from the rally, which was organized by the Israel-critical organization “Jewish Voice for Peace”. Einbinder is known for her role in the Emmy Award-winning comedy series “Hacks.” She also stars in the horror satire Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.

During a sit-in, demonstrators held up placards with slogans such as “Stop arming Israel” and “Stop the genocide.” A New York Police Department spokesman said several participants in an unregistered demonstration were taken into custody after they resisted orders to clear an intersection.

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  • Further legal action against those arrested is being considered.

    Possible · Within days

  • The protests against Netanyahu's appearance could continue.

    Likely · Within days

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  • What legal consequences do those arrested expect?
  • Will there be further protests against Netanyahu's appearance?
  • How is the Israeli government responding to the demonstrations in the USA?

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This article was originally published by Die Welt.

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