Celebs Detained: Sarandon, Einbinder Arrested at Anti-Netanyahu Protest in NYC

A significant anti-Benjamin Netanyahu protest outside the United Nations General Assembly in New York City saw several high-profile arrests on Thursday, including acclaimed actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder.

The demonstration, which drew hundreds of participants, coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN.

Video footage from the scene captured "Hacks" star and Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, a vocal advocate, shouting "Free Palestine" and "Get Netanyahu out of New York" as NYPD officers ushered her away. Sarandon, known for her roles in films like "Thelma & Louise," was also photographed among the crowd before being led away in handcuffs by police.

Other notable figures reportedly detained included Cynthia Nixon of "Sex and the City." Reports indicate at least 30 actors and politicians were arrested during the protest. The crowd's chants echoed themes of accountability, with slogans such as "Netanyahu you can't hide, you are wanted for genocide" and Einbinder holding a sign that read 'End the genocide'.

Einbinder has openly shared her views as a Jewish woman, emphasizing the distinction between Judaism and the State of Israel. She has stated her belief that it's an obligation to separate the religion and culture from what she describes as an "ethno-nationalist state." She also mentioned having friends working on the frontline in Gaza, providing medical aid to pregnant women and children in refugee camps.

This protest highlights ongoing tensions and strong sentiments surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on a global stage.

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