On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United Nations headquarters in New York City to address the General Assembly. His presence triggered significant public demonstrations in the surrounding streets, where hundreds of protesters gathered to voice opposition to his government's policies regarding the war in Gaza.

The protest, which included a diverse coalition of Jewish, Palestinian, Iranian, and Lebanese New Yorkers, resulted in the blocking of local traffic. Demonstrators carried signs and wore shirts with slogans such as “Fund people not bombs,” while chanting for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of civilians in Gaza. Several elected officials, political candidates, and public figures participated in the event, underscoring the high level of political tension surrounding the Prime Minister's visit.

Law enforcement officials responded to the scene, leading to dozens of arrests by early Thursday afternoon. While the protest remained a focal point of the day's events, the demonstration was part of a broader series of actions held throughout the week in New York City aimed at the Israeli leader. The atmosphere remained charged as participants sought to draw international attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the high-profile UN summit.