Protests erupted as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech to the UN General Assembly, leading to more than 100 arrests. Among those detained were actress Susan Sarandon, activist Chelsea Manning, and comedian Caleb Hearon.
Mass walkout inside the assembly
As Netanyahu took the stage, a significant number of delegates staged a walkout in protest. The speech itself was highly contentious, with Netanyahu asserting that Israel's military campaign in Gaza was the "opposite of a genocide."
Accusations of antisemitism
Netanyahu also singled out New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, labeling him antisemitic. The comments drew sharp reactions both in the hall and among the crowds outside.
The protests and arrests mark a dramatic escalation in public response to Netanyahu's visit, with tensions running high over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
