Actor Hannah Einbinder was among over 100 protesters detained by New York police during a sit-in outside the UN headquarters on Thursday, September 25, 2026. The protest took place ahead of Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the General Assembly.
Einbinder, known for her role in the series Hacks, addressed her arrest in a statement posted to Instagram. She stated her desire for attention to remain on Israel’s war in Gaza and “crimes that happen every single day” rather than on the arrests of celebrities.
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon, Pose star Indya Moore, comedian Caleb Hearon, whistleblower Chelsea Manning, and several political figures were also taken into custody during the demonstration. The protest, organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, saw hundreds gather near the UN, blocking First Avenue for approximately an hour.