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Behind the pro-Palestinian protests in Boston The Common
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Israel's military action in Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas has led to demonstrations across the country and the world, in support of a ceasefire and Palestinian liberation. That includes here in Boston, where protesters have demonstrated at the Boston Common Christmas tree lighting, the chambers of Boston City Council and outside of a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Boston on Tuesday.
Lelia Farsakh is a professor of political science at UMass Boston. She joins The Common to explain the context and history behind Boston's movement in support of Palestinians.
Greater Boston’s daily podcast where news and culture meet.
Israel's military action in Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas has led to demonstrations across the country and the world, in support of a ceasefire and Palestinian liberation. That includes here in Boston, where protesters have demonstrated at the Boston Common Christmas tree lighting, the chambers of Boston City Council and outside of a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Boston on Tuesday.
Lelia Farsakh is a professor of political science at UMass Boston. She joins The Common to explain the context and history behind Boston's movement in support of Palestinians.
Greater Boston’s daily podcast where news and culture meet.
13 min