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Susan Sarandon arrested during New York protest over Netanyahu speech

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 21:13 UTC
Susan Sarandon arrested during New York protest over Netanyahu speech
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Actress Susan Sarandon was among people arrested by police in New York during a demonstration opposing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations, according to Punch Nigeria. The available report does not provide details about the number of arrests, charges or the circumstances of Sarandon’s detention.

Actress Susan Sarandon and other demonstrators were arrested by police in New York during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations, Punch Nigeria reported. The demonstration was directed at Netanyahu’s UN speech. The source identifies Sarandon as one of those detained but does not state how many people were arrested.

It also does not provide information about any charges, the location of the protest, how long those arrested were held or whether they were later released. No further details about the protest or responses from police and the organisers were included in the supplied report.

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