Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder (known for the HBO comedy series Hacks) were arrested Thursday at a demonstration in New York City organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the United Nations General Assembly. New York police moved in after protesters blocked an intersection, issuing warnings before taking multiple individuals into custody, among them Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and New York City council member Chi Ossé. The arrests come as both actors have faced industry backlash for their vocal opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, with Sarandon saying she has had film roles withdrawn over her public stance.