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Police Arrest 100+ Netanyahu Protesters in New York

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 7:58 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. police arrested over 100 protesters in New York during demonstrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN address.
Arrestees included actress Susan Sarandon, Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, and congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Netanyahu called genocide claims “the greatest lie of the century” and labeled critics antisemitic.
Protesters organized by Jewish Voice for Peace saw dozens of UN delegates walk out.

History

Historical Context

On May 4 1970, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine after 28 guardsmen discharged roughly 67 rounds. The massacre sparked a nationwide student strike involving over 4 million participants and intensified anti-Vietnam sentiment, prompting President Nixon to form the Scranton Commission to investigate campus unrest.

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Story summary

U.S. police arrested over 100 protesters in New York during demonstrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN address.
Arrestees included actress Susan Sarandon, Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, and congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Netanyahu called genocide claims “the greatest lie of the century” and labeled critics antisemitic.
Protesters organized by Jewish Voice for Peace saw dozens of UN delegates walk out.

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