
Protesters Flood Manhattan Outside Netanyahu’s Hotel Ahead of UN Speech
Hundreds of Israeli expatriates and pro‑Palestinian activists gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Manhattan hotel in late September 2025, just before his UN General Assembly address. Demonstrators demanded an end to the Gaza conflict, the release of hostages and condemned the 2023 judicial overhaul. Counter‑pro‑Israel rallies sparked tense stand‑offs, leading to 14 arrests during a “No Sleep for Netanyahu” night protest. A separate march of about 2,000 people marched from Times Square to the UN, timed with the speech. Organizers celebrated reports that many world leaders walked out of the UN chamber.
Read More