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NYC police arrest actor Sarandon at Netanyahu protest
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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New York City police arrested actor Susan Sarandon and other celebrities during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations, Al Jazeera English reported. Rights groups protested outside the venue, accusing the UN of hosting a "war criminal" as several delegations walked out during Netanyahu's speech.
The arrests occurred as advocacy organizations staged demonstrations against Netanyahu's presence at the international forum. Delegations from multiple countries boycotted portions of his remarks at the UN General Assembly.
