All the Celebrities and Public Figures Who Protested Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations Visit in NYC

Israeli PM Netanyahu addressed the UN on September 24 to defend military actions in Gaza and deny genocide allegations amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict that began October 7, 2023.Pro-Palestinian protesters demanded an end to U.S. military aid, with several celebrities arrested including Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, and members of boygenius at the UN demonstration.High-profile figures from entertainment used their platforms to support Palestinian causes, with some joining protests and facing professional consequences for their activism and public statements.On Thursday, September 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Nations in New York City to address the UN General Assembly to discuss Israel’s military actions, deny allegations of genocide, and address global critics amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.The current war began nearly three years ago on October 7, 2023, expanding the general Gaza–Israel conflict that’s been going on for more than 75 years. Pro-Palestinian allies have largely protested against polarizing political figure Netanyahu, especially after attacks reportedly continued after a ceasefire had already been called on October 3, 2025. Protesters have mainly demanded an end to military aid from the U.S. and continue to hold political leaders, including Netanyahu, accountable for their decisions and war crime allegations.Several musicians, actors, and other public figures have used their platforms to address the ongoing conflict, including Melissa Barrera, Macklemore, Miss Rachel, Hayley Williams, and MUNA’s Katie Gavin. Some even joined protests at the UN—and got arrested—on September 24. Here are all the celebrities who protested Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations visit.Susan SarandonCHARLY TRIBALLEAU//Getty ImagesSusan, who was reportedly blacklisted from Hollywood and dropped by her agency after openly supporting the Palestinian people at another rally in 2023, showed up again and got arrested alongside 29 other protesters.Hannah EinbinderThe Hacks star was on the front lines of the UN and Netanyahu protest and became one of the many arrested.Spencer Platt//Getty ImagesShe later shared a lengthy statement on her Instagram Stories, writing, in part, “Let us not mistake the spectacle for the story: genocide is the headline, and it is time for it to end.”Hannah Einbinder//InstagramMary Beth BaroneComedian and Overcompensating star Mary Beth Barone stood alongside Hannah and Susan.Lucy Dacus and Julien BakerThe Grammy-winning musicians behind boygenius (who you can see in MBB’s video above) have used their platforms to stand up for their beliefs for a minute now. The pair even attended a Free Palestine rally in L.A. back in 2023.@boygeniussource//InstagramSarah ShermanThe Jewish SNL cast member also stood in the crowd to protest, later sharing several posts on her Instagram Stories.Sarah Sherman//InstagramCaleb HearonComedian and actor Caleb Hearon also got arrested following the protest, per his Instagram Stories.Caleb Hearon//InstagramCynthia NixonThe Sex and the City alum, who ran in the New York governor’s race in 2018, was in the crowd and reshared content.Elliot Page, Indya Moore, and Glennon DoyleThe Odyssey actor, POSE star, and Untamed author attended the protest, collab-posting with several organizations to bring awareness.