On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, a large-scale demonstration took place as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived to address the international body. Protesters gathered to express their opposition to the Prime Minister’s policies and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The situation escalated as participants blocked major thoroughfares, leading to a significant police response.

According to reports, the New York Police Department (NYPD) intervened to clear the streets, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators. The protests caused disruptions to traffic flow near the UN headquarters, as activists marched through the city to draw attention to their cause. While the demonstration was aimed at the Prime Minister’s presence at the UN, the event highlighted the deep divisions surrounding the Israeli government's current military and political strategy. The police have not yet released a full breakdown of the specific charges faced by those detained, but the arrests were primarily linked to the obstruction of public spaces and failure to disperse during the march.