NYC police arrest Susan Sarandon, other celebrities protesting Netanyahu
Rights groups accuse UN of hosting a ‘war criminal’ as delegations walk out during Israeli prime minister’s speech.
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Rights groups accuse UN of hosting a ‘war criminal’ as delegations walk out during Israeli prime minister’s speech.
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As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month’s vote will make their lives any better.

Iran has threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on its airlines, warning that their airports could face disruptions
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has denounced Israeli aggression in neighbouring countries.
Despite having rarely been more secure, public concerns about security continue to dominate the election.
Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.
Netanyahu storms Western Wall tunnels amid Yom Kippur settler incursions, drawing fierce condemnation.
Two back-to-back Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh in Lebanon, while a third strike targeted an ambulance team.
Israel’s Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing ‘severe shortages’.

Armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones were seen in Tehran as hundreds of thousands marched in the capital.