Avila Chevalier arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) was arrested on Thursday, according to reports, during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. Avila Chevalier, who is all but assured to win Rep. Adiriano Espaillat’s (D-N.Y.) blue House seat after besting him in this year’s primary, was among roughly...
Hollywood actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among 100 people arrested in New York on Thursday during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming address to the UN General Assembly. The NYPD reported the arrests occurred as protesters blocked an intersection, refusing to leave when warned by officers.
Jewish Voice for Peace, the protest organizer, confirmed over 100 arrests, with the group staging a mass sit-in outside the UN demanding an end to Israeli military funding and an end to what they called a genocide. Inside the General Assembly, many foreign delegates walked out as Netanyahu began his speech, criticizing both enemies and allies, including Britain and France.
Sarandon, known for roles in films like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "The Witches of Eastwick," has faced career repercussions for her outspoken views on Israel's conflict with Gaza.
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