Ed Flynn
Documentation of pro-Israel activities and support
Ed Flynn is a Boston City Councilor representing District 2. He has maintained close ties with the State of Israel and its representatives in Boston. He has taken two free trips to Israel, a 2018 JCRC study tour and a 2024 visit during the war on Gaza. He met regularly with Israeli consular officials, attended the 2020 AIPAC conference, and was one of two councilors to vote against a ceasefire resolution.
Links
- Feb 5, 2026 post by Consulate General of Israel to New England “Great to host Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn today! Councilor Flynn and CG @BennySharoni had an excellent conversation about our shared priorities, including veterans affairs and economic development. Looking forward to deepening the Israel-Boston partnership!”
- Boston City Council calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war “The resolution passed on an 11-2 vote, with Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy opposing.”
Events
Instances where Ed Flynn showed support for the State of Israel.
| May 1, 2025 |
Flag Raising at Boston City Hall
Israeli flag raised at Boston City Hall to celebrate Israel's Day of Independence (Yom Ha'atzmaut) |
| Apr 8, 2025 |
ZIM Visit with MassPort
Israeli shipping company president Eli Glickman and Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni visit with MassPort and state officials |
| Aug 18, 2024 |
Boston Unites Against Terror: Hostage Tunnel Immersive Exhibit
An immersive exhibit simulating Hamas tunnels in Gaza, held at Boston City Hall Plaza. Supported by the Israeli Consulate, and other organizations. |
| Jun 17, 2024 |
76th Israeli Independence Day Event
Event attended by Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben and Massachusetts electeds |
| Jan 25, 2024 |
Ed Flynn visits Israel
Boston City Councilor took a five-day fact-finding trip to Israel |
| Dec 7, 2023 |
Hanukkah with Chabad of Downtown Boston
Hanukkah celebration attended by Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben and Massachusetts politicians |
| Oct 18, 2023 |
Flag Installation
This installation of 10,000 American and Israeli flags was attended by local politicians. |
| Apr 16, 2023 |
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Holocaust commemoration sponsored by JCRC of Greater Boston in Faneuil Hall attended by Boston electeds and Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben |
| Dec 18, 2022 |
First Night of Hanukkah
Menorah lighting with Chabbad of Downtown Boston and the Israeli Consulate |
| Sep 19, 2022 |
Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum Visits Boston
The Israeli Consulate in Boston hosts the Deputy Mayor as she meets local politicians |
| Mar 18, 2022 |
Saint Patrick's Day Breakfast
Annual breakfast where Massachusetts electeds gather, hosted at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben was a guest. |
| Nov 29, 2021 |
Hanukkah Lighting
Menorah lighting ceremony attended by Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben and various politicans. |
| Mar 1, 2020 |
AIPAC Policy Conference 2020
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) annual gathering at the Washington DC Convention Center |
| Dec 7, 2018 |
JCRC Municipal Leaders Study Tour
A tour of Israel by Massachusetts local electeds sponsored by JCRC of Greater Boston. |
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