Protesters rally outside UN headquarters in New York for fifth day

September 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM1 min

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Thousands of protesters gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in New York for a fifth consecutive day on September 27, 2026. Demonstrators condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and the governments of China and Iran. New York police deployed in large numbers to ensure the protests remained peaceful.

Key Facts

Streets leading to the UN headquarters in New York were fully closed to the public from the start of the event.
Thousands of people have been demonstrating for five days on the street opposite the UN headquarters.
Protesters carried signs reading 'Death to Netanyahu', 'Someone stop him', 'Muslim genocide', and 'Butcher of children'.
Demonstrators also condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump and demanded restrictions on the communist regime in China and the current regime in Iran.
Many protesters called for Palestinian statehood and condemned Israeli violence against Palestine, waving Palestinian flags.

Protest Demands

Protesters primarily directed their anger at Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who addressed the UN on September 24. On that day, the crowd was even larger, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Netanyahu and Trump. Beyond Israel, the protests targeted the communist regime in China and the current regime in Iran, demanding their restriction. Many in the crowd called for the establishment of a free Palestinian state and condemned Israeli violence against Palestine.

Security Measures

Streets leading to the UN headquarters were completely closed to the public from the beginning of the event. Bridges, tunnels, and public transportation were also halted, with access restricted to those holding permits. A large number of New York police officers were deployed to ensure the protests remained peaceful.