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Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, large-scale protests organized by activist groupsincluding Jewish Voice for Peacetook place near the UN headquarters in Midtown Manhattan.

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Demonstrators gathered to voice opposition to Netanyahu’s visit, calling for an end to military aid for Israel and protesting civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon. Many participants wore white T-shirts bearing the slogan “Fund people not bombs”.

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The demonstration escalated when protesters blocked traffic and staged a sit-in at the intersection of 39th Street and First Avenue. After issuing dispersal warnings that went unheeded, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) moved in and took numerous individuals into custody for obstructing the roadway and disorderly conduct.

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Among those arrested and led away in handcuffs was Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon, a long-time political activist. Other prominent figures detained at the scene included actress Hannah Einbinder and comedian Caleb Hearon. The Fox News coverage highlighted live footage from the scene showing NYPD officers detaining demonstrators and clearing the intersection prior to Netanyahu taking the podium at the UN.

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