Actress Susan Sarandon Among Dozens Detained at Midtown Manhattan Protest

Terre Haute, IN, September 25, 2026 —

Actress Susan Sarandon was among a group of individuals detained by authorities during a protest in Midtown Manhattan, New York. The demonstration, which drew dozens of participants, was held to advocate for Palestinian rights and to call for an end to the ongoing conflict involving Israel. The event took place in anticipation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled address at the United Nations General Assembly.

The specific number of individuals detained beyond “dozens” was not immediately available. Details regarding the exact location within Midtown Manhattan where the protest occurred or the specific times it took place were also not provided. Furthermore, information concerning any charges filed against those detained or the subsequent outcomes of their detention has not been disclosed.

Protesters gathered with the stated aim of voicing support for Palestinian rights and opposition to Israel’s wartime actions. The timing of the demonstration was notably set before Prime Minister Netanyahu’s appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, an international forum where global leaders convene.

The protest’s organizers and the specific groups involved were not detailed in the information available. Efforts to obtain further specifics regarding the circumstances of the detentions and the full scope of the demonstration are ongoing.

Story summarized from the original created by Debra Worley on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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