Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among dozens of demonstrators arrested by New York police at a protest outside UN headquarters demanding an end to US arms supplies to Israel. The sit-in was timed to coincide with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled address to the UN general assembly.
Arrests at UN demonstration
Police took the actors into custody along with other protesters who had gathered to voice opposition to continued American military support for Israel. The demonstration took place as Netanyahu prepared to speak before the international body.
Protest demands
The protesters called for a halt to US arms shipments to Israel, linking their action to the ongoing conflict in the region. The arrests occurred during the coordinated sit-in outside the UN headquarters in New York.
