Late Monday afternoon at Cambridge City Hall, hundreds of pro-Palestine protestors gathered to celebrate a Palestinian victory with signs and chants calling for the United States to stop supporting and funding Israel altogether. Shortly after the event began, a crowd of a few dozen pro-Israel counter-protesters showed up, causing tension between the two groups to rise with intense shouting, almost turning physical. Around a dozen Cambridge police officers kept the peace between the two groups throughout the night. The event, which began on the front lawn of Cambridge City Hall, lasted about an hour before the pro-Palestinian group left in a march through the streets of Cambridge.
Photos: Protesters face off at Palestinian liberation rally in Cambridge
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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.