Protests Erupt Outside UN During Netanyahu's Speech on Gaza War

Protests and Security at the UN

• 🚨 Thousands of protesters gathered outside the UN headquarters during Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech, leading to temporary street blockages.
• 👮 A significant NYPD and Secret Service presence largely managed the scene, with no protest-related arrests reported.

Voices of Hostage Families

• 🎗️ Families of Israeli hostages, including Alana Gritski who was held for 55 days, rallied outside, calling for the release of captives and an end to the war.
• 🗣️ Yasmin Majal expressed hope that Netanyahu would make difficult decisions to bring her cousin Omar Neutra and other hostages home.

Palestinian-American Community Reaction

• 🇵🇸 Basma Basharat, watching from a Palestinian-American Community Center, criticized Netanyahu's stance, stating that Palestinians are the ones who do not feel safe.
• ✊ Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched to the UN, denouncing the prime minister and calling for him to be tried as a war criminal.