Ed Flynn
City Councilor, District 2 at City of Boston
Summary
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has taken two free trips to Israel, a 2018 JCRC study tour and a 2024 AIPAC-affiliate 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. Sponsored by B'nai B'rith International and supported by AJC New England, 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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