'Extreme act of political protest'; Person sets self on fire at Midtown Atlanta building
Two people have been injured in an incident at 1100 Spring Street NW in Midtown Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.
Israel-Hamas war: Airstrikes on Gaza resume as cease-fire officially expires
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance, New York Times report says
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
16-year-old Marin boy volunteers at Israeli farms near Gaza over Thanksgiving
A 16-year-old from Marin County embarked on an unusual Thanksgiving Break, flying all the way to Israel to help farmers struggling to tend to their fields amid the ongoing war between Hamas and the country.
Israel strikes Gaza after truce expires, in clear sign that war has resumed in full force
Israel's military says it has resumed combat as truce deadline expires, accuses Hamas of violating cease-fire
More Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as truce in Gaza extends another day
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in San Francisco for permanent ceasefire
Hundreds marched through the streets of San Francisco, calling for a permanent end to the war. The demonstration lasted about 3 hours. Protestors were passionate, but peaceful. They held banners and signs while chanting, "Free Palestine."
Demonstrators pressure congressional reps over continued aid to Israel
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators target offices of three congressional representatives, calling for conditions attached to military aid in Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
UC Berkeley sued for 'current hotbed of anti-Jewish hostility'
A nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., sued UC Berkeley on Tuesday alleging that the campus allows the "longstanding, unchecked spread of antisemitism," which has resulted in a current hotbed of anti-Jewish hostility and harassment.
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Oakland City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution after passionate debate
The Oakland City Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza drew passionate public comment that lasted more than four hours Monday night, before the city council passed the resolution by a unanimous vote after a vigorous debate.
Oakland City Council unanimously passes resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Oakland city councilmembers on Monday unanimously passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East. The vote was part of a special meeting that saw hours of public comment ahead of the decision.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
USC professor moved to remote teaching after comments on Hamas to pro-Palestine students
In southern California, a Jewish economics professor at USC has been moved to remote work after being barred from campus earlier this month.
Hamas releases first American hostage on third day of cease-fire exchange
Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.
Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says
Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.
On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners
The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.
Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.