Protesters, including actress Susan Sarandon, were detained in a demonstration outside the United Nations before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech, marking a high-profile clash over the event. Authorities made approximately 100 arrests as tensions escalated ahead of the address, reflecting deep divisions surrounding the political and humanitarian issues at stake. The incident underscores the heightened activism and controversy surrounding international diplomacy in recent weeks. Details on the specific charges or motivations behind the arrests remain unclear.
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among about 100 protesters arrested outside the UN ahead of Netanyahu’s speech.
