{
  "id": 9694543,
  "title": "Progressive Jewish groups protest Netanyahu arrival in New York City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/progressive-jewish-groups-protest-netanyahu-arrival-in-new-york-city",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T04:10:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-909654"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, a diverse coalition of progressive Jewish groups protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrival in New York City for his address to the UN General Assembly. The demonstration, which spanned from liberal Zionist to anti-Zionist groups, was organized by organizations such as New York Jewish Agenda, T ruah, J Street, New Jewish Narrative, New Israel Fund, Smol Emuni and Partners for Progressive Israel. Margo Hughes-Robinson, executive director of New York Jewish Agenda, stated that they were gathered to express their disapproval of Netanyahu's \"racist, destructive policy\" that endangers both Palestinians and Israelis.\n\nCounterprotesters attempted to disrupt the gathering by yelling chants of \"Bibi!\" and singing Israel's national anthem, Hatikva. Netanyahu's visit marked the end of a tense exchange between the prime minister and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who vowed during his campaign to have Netanyahu arrested. Despite lacking the legal authority, Mamdani continued to call Netanyahu a war criminal and demanded his arrest by the International Criminal Court.\n\nJVP praised Mayor Mamdani's stance on Israel, and over 1,000 people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Manhattan. Several Democratic congressional nominees who are Israel critics, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, Chi Ossé, and Aber Kawas, participated in the protests. Activists such as Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, and Caleb Hearon also attended. The protests highlighted a growing discontent among Americans with the US's support for Israel, particularly in light of the upcoming Israeli elections scheduled for October 27.",
  "summary": "Liberal, left-wing Jewish groups and Israeli expatriates protested Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival in New York for his UN General Assembly address, while supporters held counterdemonstrations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Progressive Jewish groups protest Netanyahu's NYC visit",
    "Counterprotesters disrupt gathering with chants and anthem",
    "Over 1,000 people join pro-Palestinian demonstration"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The protests against Netanyahu's visit signal a widening rift between some American Jews and the Israeli government, with critics gaining momentum in their dissent against Israel's policies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/more-than-100-arrested-as-new-yorkers-protest-netanyahus-un-visit",
        "published": "2026-09-25T02:24:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}