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.
Photos: Pro-Israel protesters gather on Boston Common
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Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor & Audience Development Editor
Arthur Mansavage (he/him) is a sophomore from Carmel, Indiana. He is majoring in Theatre/Design Technology with a minor in Journalism. He has been a staff photographer for the Beacon since November 2022 and is currently serving as the Assistant Photography Editor as well as most recently taking on the role of Website Editor. In February of 2024, he fully redesigned the Beacon's website layout to model the current industry standards. Mansavage is also a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and in November of 2023 received an NPPA Monthly News Clip award for his coverage of the protests during Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Boston. You can find more of his creative and journalistic works on his website here.