Photos: Pro-Palestine protesters shut down Storrow Drive in Boston

The rally which turned into a march was a celebration of “one year of resistance” against Israel and to continue calls for the U.S. to cease all aid and funding to Israel.

By Arthur Mansavage, Bryan Hecht and Sophia Schiappa / October 9, 2024

A protester holds a sign that reads “Free Palestine” on Storrow Drive. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Signs in support of Palestine float throughout the swarm of protesters. (Sophia Schiappa/ Beacon Correspondent)

A pro-Palestine protester watches organizers speak at the rally at the Boston Common bandstand on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Pro-Palestine protesters wave signs and flags at oncoming traffic as they march along Storrow Drive on Oct. 6, 2024. (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)

Pro-Palestine protesters took over Storrow Drive in Boston on Sunday, bringing all northbound traffic to a standstill. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Protesters use signs to call for an end of U.S. arms support to Israel. (Sophia Schiappa/ Beacon Correspondent)

Boston police officers on bikes watch protesters as they block Storrow Drive. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Protesters forced a traffic stop in the eastbound lane of Storrow Drive, with motorists exiting their vehicles to either cheer or watch silently as the protest continued on Oct. 6, 2024. (Bryan Hecht/ Beacon Staff)

A young protester rallies the crowd from the bed of a truck. (Sophia Schiappa/ Beacon Correspondent)

A protester holds a fist in the air outside of the Park Plaza Hotel. The pro-Palestine march converged with the hotel workers’ strike briefly on Sunday. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the Boston Common bandstand join chants of “Shame!” led by guest speakers on stage on Oct. 6, 2024. (Bryan Hecht/ Beacon Staff)

About the Contributors

Arthur Mansavage, Multimedia Managing Editor

Arthur Mansavage (he/him) is a senior Journalism student from Carmel, Indiana. He is a Multimedia Managing Editor at The Berkeley Beacon, where he oversees the photo/web department and manages reader experience & engagement.

Bryan Hecht, Content Managing Editor

Bryan Hecht – Bryan Hecht (he/him) is a senior journalism major from Havertown, Pennsylvania. He currently works as a Business co-op at The Boston Globe, but was previously News Editor of The Berkeley Beacon, and has been involved with The Beacon since 2023. As a member of the Emerson Cross Country team, Bryan can likely be found on a run when he’s not writing stories. He also serves as the Vice President of Emerson’s Chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists.