Actress Hannah Einbinder was among approximately 100 people arrested while protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to New York City.
Key facts
- •Hannah Einbinder was arrested on Thursday in New York City during a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu.
- •Other notable figures present at the protest included Susan Sarandon, Caleb Hearon, Cynthia Nixon, and Sarah Sherman.
- •The NYPD reported that arrests occurred after protesters refused to clear a blocked intersection following warnings.
- •Approximately 100 people were taken into custody during the demonstration.
- •Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the demonstrators during his U.N. General Assembly speech.
Actress Hannah Einbinder was arrested on Thursday during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his address to the United Nations General Assembly. Einbinder, known for her role in the series "Hacks," was taken into custody alongside other protesters, including Susan Sarandon and Caleb Hearon, after police reported that an intersection was being blocked.
Protest and Police Response
The New York City Police Department stated that officers responded to reports of an unscheduled demonstration. According to a spokesperson, the Community Affairs Bureau issued warnings to participants to leave the area. When individuals continued to block the intersection and did not comply with orders, multiple people were taken into custody. Reports indicate that approximately 100 protesters were arrested in total.
Einbinder’s Statement
Following her arrest, Einbinder posted a statement on her Instagram Story urging followers to focus on the conflict in Palestine and Southern Lebanon rather than the news of her arrest. She criticized the U.S. government for its stance on the conflict and called for an end to the violence. Additionally, she shared a link to donate to the organization Pal Humanity.
Netanyahu’s Address
During his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the presence of demonstrators. He referred to the protesters as "phony human rights protestors" and questioned why they had not organized similar rallies against Iranian security forces.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety, Hollywood Reporter.
