Protests erupted outside the UN General Assembly as demonstrators clashed with authorities during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, resulting in over a hundred arrests. Inside, his address sparked outrage, with lawmakers staging a mass walkout before he delivered controversial remarks, dismissing claims of genocide in Gaza and accusing New York’s mayor of antisemitism. High-profile figures, including actors and activists, were among those detained, while media outlets analyzed whether his rhetoric has strained international support. The fallout raises questions about diplomatic tensions and the growing divide over Israel’s military actions.
More than 100 people were arrested at large protests against the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN general assembly. Susan Sarandon, Chelsea Manning and Caleb Hearon were among the famous faces arrested. Inside the assembly hall, Netanyahu faced a mass walkout as he took to the stage. Then, in an inflammatory address, he claimed Israel’s war in Gaza was the ‘opposite of a genocide’ and labelled the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, antisemitic. Lucy Hough speaks to UK global editor Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube – Listen to Thursday’s episode of Stateside with Kai and Carter on whether Netanyahu has lost America here Continue reading...
