A placard is taped to a tent at the MIT encampment that reads, "Rafah" during the rally. Hundreds attended a pro-Israel rally organized by the New England chapter of the Israeli American Council on the steps of MIT's entrance on Massachusetts Avenue. The rally was one of the largest counter protest held near a Boston-area college encampment protest. The rally was about 30 to 40 yards from the pro-Palestine encampment on the MIT's, campus. Police presence was high in the area and metal barricades were placed to keep the two sides from any clashes. A few Israeli supporters wandered to the encampment and engaged in discussions with pro-Palestine supporters. Metal fences now encircle the MIT encampment to also prevent pro-Israel supporters from entering the camp. The fences are now covered with Palestinian and Israeli flags and posters. (Photo by Vincent Ricci / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)