Actress Susan Sarandon Arrested During Protest Against Netanyahu at UN
Susan Sarandon was arrested in New York while protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly. She participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.
Actor Susan Sarandon was among more than 100 people arrested at a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the United Nations in New York on Thursday, September 24, shortly before Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly.
Who was there
Sarandon was detained alongside "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder and actor Elliot Page at the demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace. Footage circulated showing New York police officers handcuffing Sarandon at the scene as protesters chanted outside the UN building ahead of Netanyahu's arrival.
Netanyahu's speech
Inside the assembly hall, Netanyahu faced a mass walkout by delegates as he took the stage. In his address, he described Israel's war in Gaza as "the opposite of a genocide" and criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him antisemitic — remarks that drew further criticism from demonstrators gathered outside.
