Thirteen people were arrested and four police officers were hurt during a violent pro-Palestinian rally in Boston Tuesday night.

According to police, about 200-to-300 protesters were on the Boston Common just before 7 p.m. when they moved to Tremont Street and blocked it off, prevent police cruisers from getting in.

In a statement Wednesday, police said many of the protesters had covered their faces, interlocked their arms, and chanted over "amplified bullhorns."

"When officers attempted to move the group to the sidewalk to allow emergency vehicles to pass, protesters surrounded police cruisers, kicked vehicle doors, and resisted dispersal efforts. Several officers were assaulted during this period, including one struck in the face. Protesters also ignited smoke devices and flares, further endangering officers and bystanders," police said.

Eight men and five women were arrested. They were all charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.

Boston Police identified them as:

Osama El Khatib, 26, Watertown
Roder Atwood, 21, Somerville
Atalanta Carrig-Braun, 20, Boston
Haley Macintyre, 24, Dorchester
Madeline Weikel, 27, Watertown
Jacob Pettigrew, 22, Malden
Amun Prophet, 25, Allston
Laith Hintzman, 19, Boston
Benjamin Andre Choucroun, 20, Medford
Owen Woodcock, 26, Boston
Prahlad Iyengar, 25, Boston
Styx Hatch, 19, Boston
Gabrielle Smith, 28, Cambridge 

Atwood is also charged with assault and battery on a police officer and destruction of property. All 13 are scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Boston Municipal Court.

Police said four officers were taken to hospitals with what they called "non-life threatening injuries."

"No arrestees required medical attention," investigators said.

"We are extremely grateful for the work of the Boston Police in keeping the city safe and in supporting the right to peacefully protest," Mayor Michelle Wu said in a statement. 

"Boston will not tolerate violence, and we categorically condemn those who came into our community to attack our police officers. The individuals who engaged in these attacks must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

Tuesday marked two years since the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel that led to war in Gaza.