Actress Susan Sarandon arrested during protest near UN headquarters in New York

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, actress Susan Sarandon and several other protesters were arrested by the New York Police Department (NYPD) for blocking a road near the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The incident occurred shortly before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to address the UN General Assembly. Among those arrested alongside Sarandon was Hannah Einbinder, an actress known for her role in the series "Hacks," and Daryaliza Avila Chevalier, a candidate for the New York Congress.

The protest was organized to demonstrate against the presence of the Israeli Prime Minister in New York and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The visit has sparked significant backlash, including public condemnation from figures like New York politician Zohran Mamdani, who has explicitly criticized the Israeli government's military actions in Gaza and labeled Netanyahu a war criminal, although he acknowledged he lacks the legal authority to order the NYPD to execute an arrest of a foreign head of state.

As of now, the individuals remain part of an ongoing police intervention related to the blockade. There are no immediate details regarding further court dates or specific charges filed against the participants.