On Monday, Oct. 9, thousands of community members from the Greater Boston area gathered on Boston Common to show their support for Israel. The event, “Solidarity For Israel Under Fire,” organized by Combined Jewish Philanthropies, had the support of many local and federal politicians including Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, and Governor Maura Healey, who all made appearances as speakers. All speakers voiced similar messages about supporting Israel’s right to defend itself from Hamas, the militant group currently governing the Gaza Strip since 2007.
More than 4,000 people gather on the Boston Common with Israeli flags and signs. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
Thousands of people holding Israeli flags gather in front of the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
A crowd of Israel supporters on the Boston Common wave flags and signs, creating a sea of blue and white. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg stand side by side in the Parkman Bandstand. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
Attendees of the “Solidarity For Israel Under Fire” hold flags and signs supporting Israel. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
A person holds up a sign that reads “Stand With Israel.” (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
A police officer stands guard among a large crowd of Israel supporters. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
A person waves an American flag alongside many Israeli flags and signs. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
A person covered in American and Israeli flags stands listening to speakers at the event. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
Rabbi Aliza Berger of Temple Emanuel leads the crowd in singing “Hatikvah,” Israel’s national anthem. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
