Protests Erupt in New York City During Netanyahu's UN Speech

<p>Protests outside the UN headquarters in New York City occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver his speech on Thursday. Hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic on the streets, resulting in dozens of arrests by early afternoon.</p><p>The protest, one of several this week against Netanyahu, included participants from various backgrounds, including Jewish, Palestinian, Iranian, and Lebanese communities in New York. The gathering also featured several elected officials, candidates for the upcoming November election, and a number of celebrities.</p>