Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York

Key Points:

• Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among several protesters detained by NYPD during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York, as he prepared to address the UN General Assembly.
• The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, involved blocking an intersection with banners reading “Stop Arming Israel” and “End the Genocide,” leading to police warnings and subsequent arrests of those who did not comply.
• Other notable figures arrested included Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and New York City council member Chi Ossé.
• Netanyahu’s UN speech faced walkouts from dozens of envoys, during which he criticized countries like Britain and France for recognizing Palestine and accused them of unfairly labeling Israel as colonialist.
• Both Sarandon and Einbinder have spoken publicly about the professional repercussions they face due to their outspoken support for Palestine, emphasizing the moral imperative to speak out despite potential career risks.