Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among 100 detained at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
Quick Look
- Film star Susan Sarandon and Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder were among approximately 100 people detained by NYPD during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York on Thursday, as he prepared to address the UN General Assembly.
- Demonstrators, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, held banners reading 'Stop Arming Israel' and 'End the Genocide'.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The protest occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the United Nations General Assembly, amid ongoing international criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza. Jewish Voice for Peace organized the demonstration, which featured banners calling for an end to U.S. arms shipments to Israel and accusing Israel of genocide.
Film star Susan Sarandon and Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder were among a reported 100 people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they broke up a protest against the Israeli prime minister.
Agence France-Presse footage showed NYPD (New York Police Department) officers leading away handcuffed Thelma & Louise star Sarandon at the demonstration in the city as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was readying to address the United Nations General Assembly.
The New York Post reported Einbinder had also been frog-marched from the demonstration organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, where protesters held banners that read “Stop Arming Israel” and “End the Genocide”.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further protests will occur during Benjamin Netanyahu's U.S. visit, particularly around his public appearances.
Likely · Within days
Jewish Voice for Peace or similar organizations will issue statements condemning the detentions and calling for accountability.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific charges, if any, were filed against the detained protesters?
- How long were Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, and others held before release?
- Did the NYPD issue an official statement regarding the detentions?
- Are there plans for further protests during Netanyahu's U.S. visit?
