• At least 100 people arrested during protests against Netanyahu outside the UN.
• Prominent figures like Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder among those detained.
• Demonstrators called for ending U.S. military support to Israel and criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.

Police arrested approximately 100 individuals outside the United Nations headquarters in New York during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just prior to his address to the UN General Assembly. Among those detained were Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon, actress Hannah Einbinder, and other figures including Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and NYC Council member Chi Osse, according to Reuters and India Times.

The protest, organized by the advocacy group Jewish Voice for Peace, attracted around 200 participants who donned white T-shirts with slogans like "Fund people not bombs" and "Free Palestine." Many protesters blocked traffic and remained seated when police demanded they disperse, leading to the arrests as officers surrounded and pulled individuals away for detainment, as reported by SCMP and Al Jazeera.

Protester Manijeh Moradian, a professor of Iranian and Jewish heritage, voiced anger over the situation in Gaza, stating, "What’s being done to Gaza, the obliteration of an entire society, in our name, with our tax dollars, this is our responsibility to speak out against,” reflecting the sentiments of many at the rally. The protest occurred as Netanyahu defended Israel’s military actions in Gaza amidst rising international criticism, which prompts delegates from various countries to walk out during his speech, according to Reuters and SCMP.

Through the demonstration, protestors aimed to highlight their opposition to Israel's actions and the US's support, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding military funding to Israel. The escalating tensions are mirrored by the protest actions, which called for an end to what they describe as "genocidal" actions against Gaza, further indicating the charged atmosphere surrounding Netanyahu's visit to the UN, as stated by Al Jazeera and India Times.