• Over 100 people arrested during protests against Netanyahu's address at the UN General Assembly.
• Susan Sarandon and other celebrities among those detained by NYPD.
• Protesters demanded accountability for Israel's military actions in Gaza.
• Public and political figures spoke out against US military support for Israel.
• Demonstrations included sit-ins that blocked main streets near the UN headquarters.

On Thursday, more than 100 protesters were arrested outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City while demonstrating against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he prepared to address the UN General Assembly. The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and supported by various activist groups, highlighted grievances regarding Israel's actions in Gaza and called for an end to U.S. military support for Israel.

Among those arrested were prominent figures such as Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon, Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, and Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier. Many protesters wore identical white shirts bearing slogans like "Fund people not bombs" and "Free Palestine," voicing their opposition to Netanyahu's war policies and U.S. military funding to Israel. Protest leaders communicated their frustration over what they deemed a negligence of the U.S. government's role in Israel's military actions.

The demonstration involved a sit-in that blocked a main intersection leading to the UN, which led to police intervention as demonstrators refused to disperse despite warnings. Jose, a protester who spoke to Al Jazeera, stated, “He’s a war criminal, and we don’t tolerate that,” reflecting the sentiment of many attendees condemning Netanyahu's presence.

The protests are part of a broader movement calling for increased accountability and action regarding Israel's military operations. Activists are urging the international community to stop providing arms to Israel and to take a stronger stance against its policies in Gaza. As Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, many delegates walked out in protest, highlighting the divisions over his country's actions and international laws pertaining to war crimes.