Pro-Gaza protest affects traffic in Oakland
A pro-Gaza protest is affecting traffic Friday in Oakland.
Mass arrests in SF: Padilla, Schiff protested for aiding Israeli military
Hundreds of people staged simultaneous sit-in protests both in San Francisco and Los Angeles on Wednesday. The protesters are demanding Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff stop the U.S. from arming the Israeli military. In San Francisco, more than 100 arrests were made.
State Department halts Gaza visitor visas after videos spark scrutiny
The State Department has suspended all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.
Gal Gadot joins hostage families in Israel amid nationwide movement to end Gaza war
The Hollywood actress showed solidarity with families demanding Israel to prioritize hostage negotiations amid an expanded military campaign in Gaza.
Israeli strikes kill journalists and aid-seekers as Australia backs Palestinian statehood
Israeli forces killed at least 55 people across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Monday, including a well-known journalist Israel said was a militant as well as people seeking humanitarian aid, according to local health officials.
Oakland cafe owner sued by DOJ says cases are effort to silence Palestinian voices
For the first time since an altercation between the owner of an Oakland coffee shop and a Jewish customer was caught on video in 2023, the Palestinian owner spoke publicly, claiming he was targeted and provoked.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief
Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.
Foster City teen creates care packages for injured Palestinian children
A Bay Area teenager partnered with a nonprofit to create care packages for kids from Gaza.
American-Palestinian man from Tampa beaten, killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank, family says
The family of a 20-year-old Tampa man says that he was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while he was in Palestine visiting his relatives.
Oakland marcher, organizers say Egypt blocked humanitarian march to Gaza
An East Bay man returned from Egypt on Tuesday after taking part in the Global March to Gaza.
Bay Area community reacts to escalating Israel-Iran conflict
A "Hands Off Iran" protest is planned to begin at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Watch: Iranian state TV anchor ducks for cover amid Israeli airstrike
The reporter for the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network could be seen rushing off-camera Monday as the screen behind her cut out.
Trump blocked plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, reports say
Israel had a “credible” plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but President Trump blocked it in an effort to prevent all-out war, officials said.
Iran retaliates against Israel, raising fears of all-out war
Iran retaliated late Friday against Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, raising concerns about an all-out war between the countries.
Palestinians travelers detained at SFO airport, denied entry despite valid visas
Supporters of the visitors gathered at SFO's international terminal on Thursday.
Top Iranian missile commander killed in Israeli strike
Iranian state media reported that the leader of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh was among several killed in strikes by Israel on Friday.
Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Explosions are thundering across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it was attacking the country.
Greta Thunberg deported from Israel
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after joining a Gaza-bound aid ship seized by Israeli forces in international waters.
Dept. of Justice sues Oakland coffee house alleging civil rights violation
The U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday that it filed a lawsuit against the owner of the Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, alleging that they discriminated against Jewish customers in violation of the Civil Rights Act.
Bay Area marches show support for Jewish and Palestinian communities
Supporters gathered in the South Bay and East Bay for separate solidarity marches - one supporting the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism, the other calling for an end to the war in Gaza.