Protests and Walkouts Greet Netanyahu at UN General Assembly

In late September 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York. Dozens of diplomats walked out during his address, and large protests took place outside the UN. Among those detained by police were more than 100 demonstrators, including actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder.

The protests were organized by liberal Jewish groups and other critics of Netanyahu. The walkout by envoys and the arrests drew attention, but there was no report of violence or disruption inside the hall.