Diplomats departed the UN General Assembly during the Israeli prime minister's address, while police detained actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder at a…
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Diplomats walked out of Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. The Israeli prime minister defended his military action and labeled the departing delegates "moral cowards," urging others to leave.
Outside the UN headquarters in New York City, demonstrators gathered to oppose the speech and the military campaign. Police moved in to break up a Jewish Voice for Peace protest, detaining participants.
Actor Susan Sarandon and comedian Hannah Einbinder were among those detained and handcuffed by NYPD officers per Agence France-Presse footage. The demonstration targeted Netanyahu's UN address.
The diplomatic walkout and the arrests mark the depth of opposition to the Israeli government's actions. Additional demonstrations are anticipated as the General Assembly session proceeds.
Sources: 1. ThisDay: NIGERIA AND THE ENEMY WITH THE SEAL — https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/25/nigeria-and-the-enemy-with-the-seal/ (src1) 2. BBC World: Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3y0z7kxlegdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (src2) 3. BBC Middle East: Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3y0z7kxlegdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (src3) 4.