Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
Actors detained at Jewish Voice for Peace demonstration against Israeli prime minister’s address to the UN general assembly
TL;DR
- Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were detained by NYPD at a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The protest was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace with banners reading “Stop Arming Israel” and “End the Genocide.”
- NYPD stated officers responded to an unscheduled demonstration blocking an intersection, and multiple individuals who didn't comply with warnings were taken into custody.
- Darfaliza Avila Chevalier and Chi Ossé were also among those arrested.
- Dozens of envoys walked out of the UN general assembly during Netanyahu's speech.
- Netanyahu criticized allies like Britain and France for recognizing Palestine.
- Susan Sarandon stated she is losing work opportunities due to her outspoken views on Israel's war in Gaza.
- Hannah Einbinder commented that the cost of not speaking up about Palestine is higher than losing her career.