Thousands Protest Benjamin Netanyahu in NYC, Demand Arrest for War Crimes

Protests Against Netanyahu's UN Address

• ⚡ Thousands of protesters gathered in New York City to denounce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly.
• 📣 Chants demanded Netanyahu's arrest for alleged war crimes and an end to U.S. support for actions in Gaza.
• 🌍 Protesters marched from Times Square towards the UN, expressing solidarity with Palestinians.

International Reactions and Walkouts

• 🚶 Scores of delegates, including from Western countries like Britain, France, and Canada, walked out of the UN General Assembly during Netanyahu's speech.
• 🇺🇳 This walkout signifies a growing international isolation of Netanyahu and his government.
• 🇵🇸 Over 150 countries have recognized the state of Palestine, with the U.S. being a notable exception among UN Security Council members.

Calls for Accountability and Action

• ⚖️ Speakers, including an international war crimes prosecutor, stated that Netanyahu has been indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and using starvation as a weapon.
• 🚫 Calls were made for an arms embargo and trade embargo on Israel, with symbolic rejections deemed insufficient.
• 🇺🇸 The United States is accused of being complicit in war crimes due to its political support and provision of American bombs used in Gaza.

Personal Testimonies and Demands

• 💔 Jewish Voice for Peace members expressed disgust at allowing Netanyahu into the country, stating his actions go against Jewish values and the legacy of Holocaust survivors.
• 👶 A grandmother highlighted the dire conditions for children in Gaza, contrasting it with the safety and resources available to her grandchildren, and condemning Netanyahu's actions as the killing of babies.
• ✊ The overarching message from protesters was a demand for peace, justice, and equality, and an end to what they described as genocide and imperialism.