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Protests Erupt at UN as Netanyahu Speaks

Updated 2026-09-25 03:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Dozens of protesters were arrested in New York City during demonstrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations General Assembly. Rights groups accused the UN of hosting a 'war criminal'.

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Al Jazeera

More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit

Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.

2026-09-25 02:24 UTC

Al Jazeera

NYC police arrest Susan Sarandon, other celebrities protesting Netanyahu

Rights groups accuse UN of hosting a 'war criminal' as delegations walk out during Israeli prime minister's speech.

2026-09-25 02:35 UTC