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Hollywood Stars Among Scores Arrested at NY Protest During Netanyahu UN Speech

Global outlets agree that Hollywood actors including Susan Sarandon were arrested at a New York protest against Netanyahu's UN speech, but coverage varies in emphasis and detail, particularly on arrest numbers and framing of the protest's aims.

Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
15 outlets, 7 regions

What happened

Actress Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among those arrested by NYPD during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York on Thursday.24791315

The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, took the form of a sit-in as Netanyahu prepared to address the UN General Assembly.48910

Reported arrest figures vary widely across outlets, from at least 30 to more than 100 people.691114

Netanyahu used his UN address to defend Israel's actions in the region amid growing international isolation, and some delegations walked out during his speech.512

What's agreed

Reported consistently by outlets in more than one region.

  • Actress Susan Sarandon was among those arrested by NYPD officers during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York on Thursday, as he prepared to address the UN General Assembly.123456789101112131415
  • Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder was also detained at the same protest.24791315
  • According to organizers and multiple reports, the demonstration was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.4913
  • Reports of the number arrested vary, with figures ranging from at least 30 to more than 100.691114

Where accounts differ

Each account is attributed to who makes it. We do not judge between them.

Number of people arrested

The Straits Times

At least 30 people, including actors and politicians, were arrested.11

South China Morning Post, Malay Mail, The Hindu

Approximately 100 or more than 100 people were detained.276

Jewish Voice for Peace, via The National

Organizers said more than 100 people were arrested, though NYPD had not specifically confirmed the arrests of Einbinder and Sarandon.9

Anadolu Agency

More than 100 demonstrators gathered, including Sarandon, though not all were described as arrested.14

RT

Dozens of protesters were arrested near UN headquarters.3

Characterization of the protest and Israel's actions

Al Jazeera English, citing rights groups

Rights groups accused the UN of hosting a 'war criminal' in reference to Netanyahu.12

Anadolu Agency

Protesters demanded Netanyahu face war crimes charges.14

The Times of Israel

In its own framing, described the event as an 'anti-Israel' protest led by the group it characterized as 'anti-Zionist,' Jewish Voice for Peace.13

Channels Television, NDTV

Reported protest banners reading 'Stop Arming Israel' and 'End the Genocide', attributing the genocide characterization to protest signage.810

How it's framed

What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.

PerspectiveHow it readsWhat it puts first
Israeli private pressMiddle East & TurkeyIsraeli outlets The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel cover Netanyahu's UN defense of Israel's actions and frame the demonstration as an 'anti-Israel' protest organized by a group they describe as 'anti-Zionist.'513anti-Israel protest, anti-Zionist organizers, Netanyahu's defense
Gulf, Turkish and Qatari state-linked and private outletsMiddle East & TurkeyAl Jazeera (state-controlled), Anadolu Agency (state-controlled) and The National emphasize accusations that Netanyahu is a 'war criminal' and calls for war crimes charges, alongside coverage of the celebrity arrests.91214war criminal, war crimes charges, pro-Palestine protest
Russian state mediaRussia & EurasiaRT's brief report emphasizes the pro-Palestinian nature of the protest and frames it simply as demonstrators being arrested during Netanyahu's speech, without additional context on celebrity involvement.3pro-Palestinian protesters, arrests near UN
South Asian and Southeast Asian private pressSouth AsiaOutlets in India and Southeast Asia focus on the scale of arrests and specific protest signage, citing NYPD statements about the demonstration blocking an intersection.671011100 arrested, NYPD statement, protest banners
African private pressAfricaNigerian outlets emphasize the presence of Hollywood celebrities and quote protest banners referencing genocide allegations and calls to stop arming Israel.18Hollywood stars, protest banners, Stop Arming Israel
Outlets citing AFP footageEuropeThe Guardian (Europe) and South China Morning Post (East Asia) both cite AFP footage of Sarandon being handcuffed, framing the story around the celebrity angle and the Jewish Voice for Peace-organized demonstration.42AFP footage, celebrity arrests, Jewish Voice for Peace

What the coverage leaves out

  • None of the outlets reviewed reported an official NYPD tally confirming the exact number of arrests or the specific charges filed against those detained.
  • None of the outlets reviewed reported statements from Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, or other detained individuals following their arrests.
  • None of the outlets reviewed reported the Israeli government's response to the protest specifically, beyond Netanyahu's UN speech content.

Why it matters

The protest coincided with Netanyahu's UN General Assembly speech, during which he defended Israel's actions in the region amid growing international isolation, and several delegations walked out.512

Protest signs referenced U.S. military support for Israel and characterized Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, while some protesters called for Netanyahu to face war crimes charges.81014

Sources (15)

Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.

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