Thousands gather at SF's Civic Center to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
Thousands of demonstrators with signs and banners gathered in Civic Center Plaza in front of San Francisco City Hall on Saturday to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
Thousands of demonstrators with signs and banners gathered in Civic Center Plaza in front of San Francisco City Hall on Saturday to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
University of California regents stand by Israel-Hamas statement
After receiving condemnation from a faculty group over its response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a spokesperson for the University of California regents Thursday said the system stands by its original Oct. 9 statement condemning the attack on Israel by Hamas that killed over 1,400 Israelis and took over 240 hostages.
After receiving condemnation from a faculty group over its response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a spokesperson for the University of California regents Thursday said the system stands by its original Oct. 9 statement condemning the attack on Israel by Hamas that killed over 1,400 Israelis and took over 240 hostages.
Democrats split on whether to back Israel or Palestine as war in Middle East escalates
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Protest at Port of Oakland over ship headed to Israel; calls for ceasefire
People demanding a ceasefire in Gaza protested Friday morning at the Port of Oakland around a US government ship that is reportedly headed to Israel.
People demanding a ceasefire in Gaza protested Friday morning at the Port of Oakland around a US government ship that is reportedly headed to Israel.
Palestinian Americans stuck in Gaza, including Peninsula grandmother, sue US State Department
The Arab American Civil Rights League and a San Francisco lawyer filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. State Department and the Department of Defense on behalf of Palestinian Americans who are stuck in war-torn Gaza.
The Arab American Civil Rights League and a San Francisco lawyer filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. State Department and the Department of Defense on behalf of Palestinian Americans who are stuck in war-torn Gaza.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee camp
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
SF Jewish-owned ice cream shop vandalized, fights back with 'three scoops of love'
The owner of Smitten, an ice cream shop based in San Francisco's Mission District, spoke out this week after vandalism forced her to close.
The owner of Smitten, an ice cream shop based in San Francisco's Mission District, spoke out this week after vandalism forced her to close.
FBI head warns of increased threats to Americans, says US in 'dangerous period'
“It is a time to be concerned. We are in a dangerous period," FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week. “We shouldn’t stop going out, but we should be vigilant."
“It is a time to be concerned. We are in a dangerous period," FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week. “We shouldn’t stop going out, but we should be vigilant."
UCSF medical professionals describe 'horrors' happening in Gaza, call for ceasefire, aid
On Wednesday, medical professionals at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center held a press conference calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
On Wednesday, medical professionals at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center held a press conference calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Oakland teachers union creates massive rift over statement regarding Israel and Palestine
The Oakland teachers union ignited a controversy in its ranks by putting out a message that condemns the Israeli military's occupation of Palestine.
The Oakland teachers union ignited a controversy in its ranks by putting out a message that condemns the Israeli military's occupation of Palestine.
Israel-Hamas war: 5 hostages freed, offering hope to families of more than 200 still captive
Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the militants' deadly rampage on Oct. 7.
Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the militants' deadly rampage on Oct. 7.
San Francisco pro-Israel rally calls for hostage release
Organizers tell KTVU more than 1,700 people gathered at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco Sunday to call on Hamas to stand down.
Organizers tell KTVU more than 1,700 people gathered at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco Sunday to call on Hamas to stand down.
Thousands protest on SF freeway calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Thousands have taken over a freeway in San Francisco Saturday afternoon, demanding a ceasefire be implemented in Gaza.
Thousands have taken over a freeway in San Francisco Saturday afternoon, demanding a ceasefire be implemented in Gaza.
Israel expands Gaza ground operation as war enters 'next stage'
The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza.
The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza.
Misinformation is another weapon in Israel-Hamas war, experts say
As the Israel-Hamas war is being waged on the ground and in the air, another battle is raging online and on social media.
As the Israel-Hamas war is being waged on the ground and in the air, another battle is raging online and on social media.
Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza, cuts off territory's communications
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
Ceasefire resolution pulled from SF Democratic party committee's agenda
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee is turning heads after a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was pulled from their agenda.
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee is turning heads after a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was pulled from their agenda.
Israeli troops conduct brief raid in Gaza to 'prepare' for expected full-scale incursion
The war, sparked by Hamas' bloody incursion into southern Israel on Oct. 7, is already the deadliest of five fought between Israel and Hamas in the last 15 years.
The war, sparked by Hamas' bloody incursion into southern Israel on Oct. 7, is already the deadliest of five fought between Israel and Hamas in the last 15 years.
Bay Area groups feeling Islamophobia, antisemitism as tensions run high
Tensions are high between Jewish and Muslim groups in the Bay Area, illustrated by an emotionally charged City Council meeting in Richmond on Tuesday evening and a student walk-out on UC Berkeley’s campus.
Tensions are high between Jewish and Muslim groups in the Bay Area, illustrated by an emotionally charged City Council meeting in Richmond on Tuesday evening and a student walk-out on UC Berkeley’s campus.
Bay Area restaurants raising money to support children in Gaza amid war between Israel, Hamas
A dozen Bay Area restaurants are raising money to support children in Gaza by donating a portion of proceeds from their sales.
A dozen Bay Area restaurants are raising money to support children in Gaza by donating a portion of proceeds from their sales.