John J. Harvey, associate director of Grassroots International, which is part of the coalition, said he is frustrated by the consul's refusal to receive the letters.
"It is his obligation as a representative in this country to hear what the citizens have to say," Harvey said.
The group silently marched through Boston Common behind a sign reading "We Are Here To Mourn All Palestinians Killed by Israeli Military Forces."
At the Park Street T station, the group set out candles and a series of graphic photographs of those who have died.
Miratul Muqit, a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School who attended the rally, said he heard about the event through an e-mail message from the Harvard Islamic Society. He said he attended because he felt it was "a peaceful vigil that the media can't twist to perpetuate the stereotype of Muslims."
Many protesters blamed the media for an alleged pro-Israel bias.
"The problem is the media. It only highlights the Israeli side," said protester Elaine C. Hagopian.
Hanna said she hopes Americans will examine U.S. policies in the region.
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