NYC Police Arrest Susan Sarandon and Other Celebrities at Protest Against Netanyahu
Rights groups accused the UN of hosting a "war criminal" as some delegations walked out during the Israeli prime minister's speech.
New York City police arrested actress Susan Sarandon along with other celebrities during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations, according to Al Jazeera.
The demonstration coincided with Netanyahu's address to the UN General Assembly, during which rights groups accused the organization of hosting what they described as a "war criminal," reflecting the deep divisions Netanyahu's presence continues to generate.
Some delegations reportedly walked out of the chamber during the Israeli prime minister's speech, a gesture that has become increasingly common at recent UN sessions when Netanyahu has addressed the body.
A recurring flashpoint
The protest and the arrests underscore the polarized reactions Netanyahu's appearances at the UN continue to provoke, both among activists and rights organizations and within the diplomatic community itself. Details on the specific charges faced by those arrested were not immediately available.
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