Actors detained at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
Susan Sarandon was among people detained by police at a protest against Netanyahu's UN address.
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were detained Thursday. Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were at a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing to address the United Nations in New York. Police said the crowd blocked an intersection with banners reading 'Stop Arming Israel' and 'End the Genocide.'
NYPD officers gave warnings. Then they arrested multiple people for refusing to leave.
Sarandon has said she's lost film work because of her views on Gaza.
- Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder
- Detained actors
- Darializa Avila Chevalier, Chi Ossé
- Also arrested
- Jewish Voice for Peace
- Organiser
- NYPD
- Responding agency
Why it mattersIt shows ongoing division in Hollywood over Israel's military actions. It also shows the career cost of political activism.
AustraliaWhile international, this reflects debates about free speech affecting global entertainment figures watched by Australian audiences.
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