UN chief uses rarely exercised power to warn of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.

Palestinian flag hoisted, flown on Golden Gate Bridge

A group of protesters hoisted the Palestinian flag so it flew beneath an American flag on the Golden Gate Bridge. The action happened hours after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

OUSD superintendent warns about pro-Palestinian teach-in

Oakland Unified School District's superintendent on Monday issued a firm warning to teachers planning to hold a pro-Palestinian "teach in," calling the event unsanctioned and not aligned with district educational protocol.

SF supervisors introduce resolution for sustained ceasefire in Gaza

On Tuesday, fighting back tears as they spoke, San Francisco Supervisors Dean Preston and Hillary Ronan introduced a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, joining the cities of Richmond and Oakland in publicly condemning the conflict. 

San Francisco supervisor expected to introduce Gaza ceasefire resolution

San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston plans to introduce a ceasefire resolution Tuesday, "Calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, release of hostages and condemning antisemitic, anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic rhetoric."

San Francisco-born college student among victims of possible hate crime shooting in Vermont

The parents of a young San Francisco-born Palestinian college student, paralyzed after being shot in Vermont over the Thanksgiving weekend, said they had decided their son would remain in the U.S. over the holidays, thinking it would be safer than returning to his war-torn home.

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.

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.