Left-Wing Celebrities Arrested at NYC Protest Ahead of Netanyahu's UN Speech

A large demonstration described as "left-Islamist" took place in New York City on September 24, 2026, coinciding with speeches by Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas at the UN and the upcoming address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The protest, which blocked access roads to the UN complex, led to arrests when police dispersed the gathering.

Among those detained were prominent actresses Susan Sarandon, Cynthia Nixon, and Hannah Einbinder. Sarandon is known for films like "The Client" and "Dead Man Walking," for which she won an Oscar. Nixon is recognized for her role in "Sex and the City," and Einbinder for "Hacks."

Actress Ellen Page, who transitioned to Elliot Page in 2020, also participated in the protest. Also arrested was Linda Sarsour, a socialist-Islamist activist and former vice-presidential candidate, who was recently denied entry into Israel. Other detainees included congressional candidate Daryalis Avila Chevalier and Chelsea Manning, a former military analyst who leaked classified documents to WikiLeaks and later underwent gender reassignment.

The article characterizes the arrested celebrities as "odious anti-Israel celebrities" who have previously supported what it terms "Hamas propaganda." Organizers reportedly placed these figures at the front of the demonstration, making them highly visible during the police action.