Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder, star of Hacks, were arrested today, September 24th, amid protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations.
Protests and Arrests
“Free Palestine! Get Netanyahu out of New York,” Einbinder, who is Jewish, yelled while being escorted from the protest, according to The Times.
Among the hundreds of demonstrators who attended the midtown Manhattan protest were boygenius members Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, Elliot Page, Cynthia Nixon, Saturday Night Live’s Sarah Sherman, and whistleblower Chelsea Manning.
“Netanyahu, you can’t hide, you are wanted for genocide,” the crowd reportedly chanted.
Reactions Inside the UN
The Times also reported that delegates inside the UN shouted at Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, asking whether he was worried about the “possibility of a war crimes tribunal.”
Delegates from nearly every country walked out on Netanyahu’s speech, as can be seen in a video.
Prior Threats of Arrest
Earlier this year, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would order the NYPD to arrest Netanyahu under a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in November 2024. However, Mamdani later realized he did not have the legal authority.
Mamdani did, however, post a video on social media this afternoon of himself planting an olive tree with Palestinian families from Gaza.
Sarandon’s Recent Statements
Sarandon’s arrest comes after she told the press at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month that movies have been taken away from her due to her political beliefs.
In conclusion, the protests against Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations have resulted in the arrest of several high-profile individuals, including Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder. The events highlight the strong opposition to Netanyahu’s presence in New York and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. With delegates from nearly every country walking out on Netanyahu’s speech, it is clear that his presence at the UN has sparked significant controversy and opposition.
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