Boston Common turned into a battleground last night as tensions erupted between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and city police. What began as a peaceful rally quickly spiraled into chaos, leaving behind broken glass, bloodied faces, and a city searching for answers.
The protest, originally organized to voice solidarity with Gaza, drew hundreds to the heart of Boston. For hours, chants echoed through the Common — until a single push ignited a full-blown confrontation between protesters and law enforcement.
Witnesses described the scene as “unreal.” What started with words turned into shoving, and soon, fists were flying. Officers rushed to form barricades while protesters resisted, refusing to disperse despite repeated warnings.