Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among about 100 arrested at Netanyahu UN protest
The actresses were arrested along with roughly 100 other protesters outside the United Nations ahead of the Israeli prime minister's General Assembly speech, Al Jazeera reported.
Actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among approximately 100 protesters arrested outside the United Nations ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the General Assembly, according to Al Jazeera.
The protest took place as Netanyahu prepared to speak at the UN, amid continued international attention on Israel's military actions and the broader conflict in the region.
Public figures join demonstration
Sarandon, a veteran actress known for decades of political activism, and Einbinder, an actress and comedian, were among the higher-profile figures detained during the demonstration.
Protests outside major international gatherings involving Israeli officials have become a recurring feature of recent UN sessions, reflecting continued public divisions over the conflict.
The available report did not specify the exact charges, if any, filed against those arrested, or further details of the protest's organization.
Sources
- Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder arrested at Netanyahu UN protest — Al Jazeera — All
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