Avila Chevalier arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
Dozens were taken into custody as protesters blocked streets and denounced Netanyahu’s Gaza war and U.S. support for Israel, officials said.
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the NYPD arrested congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, actor Susan Sarandon, and comedian Hannah Einbinder during an anti-Netanyahu demonstration outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.
- Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, the sit-in sought to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit and U.S. military aid, citing his role in the ongoing war in Gaza.
- Police moved in after demonstrators blocked First Avenue, using zip ties to detain roughly 100 participants who refused to disperse, including New York City Council Member Chi Ossé and comedian Caleb Hearon.
- Inside the General Assembly, Netanyahu delivered his speech to a sparse audience after dozens of delegates staged a mass walkout, prompting him to label the departing representatives "moral cowards."
- Palestinian Youth Movement spokeswoman Nas Issa expects thousands to attend a permitted demonstration at Bryant Park later today, indicating anti-Netanyahu activity will likely expand significantly beyond the morning arrests.
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Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon arrested in protest against Netanyahu
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were arrested after protesting the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York City. Cynthia Nixon, Elliot Page, Indya Moore, Mary Beth Barone, Caleb Hearon and Sarah Sherman were also at the demonstration.
American actress Susan Sarandon was detained during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the UN headquarters in New York. The demonstration took place on September 24, when Netanyahu delivered a speech to the UN General Assembly, BTA reported. Actresses Cynthia Nixon and Hannah Einbinder, as well as Chelsea Manning, were also detained. Police took action against protesters to force them to leave the scene. Hund…
Oscar winner Susan Sarandon was one of several Hollywood actors detained near the United Nations building in New York on Thursday.
Police arrest actors, politicians protesting against Netanyahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
NEW YORK >> Police arrested at least 30 people, including actors and politicians, as they protested outside United Nations headquarters today against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his speech at the General Assembly.
US actress Susan Sarandon among 100 arrested at New York anti-Netanyahu protest
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 Nati…
Police arrest actors, politicians protesting against Netanyahu outside UN
Police arrested at least 30 people including actors and politicians as they protested outside United Nations headquarters on Thursday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his speech at the General Assembly.
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