Richmond City Council passes pro-Palestinian resolution accusing Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'
After more than seven hours of emotionally charged debate over what's going on in the Middle East, the Richmond City Council voted 5-1 Wednesday morning to approve a resolution that recognizes the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.
After more than seven hours of emotionally charged debate over what's going on in the Middle East, the Richmond City Council voted 5-1 Wednesday morning to approve a resolution that recognizes the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.
Israel launches 400 strikes across Gaza, where health officials say hundreds of Palestinians killed
The Health Ministry in Gaza says hundreds of people were killed in the past day as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel has been striking Gaza since Hamas militants attacked southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7.
The Health Ministry in Gaza says hundreds of people were killed in the past day as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel has been striking Gaza since Hamas militants attacked southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7.
Now freed, an Israeli hostage describes the 'hell' of harrowing Hamas assault, frightening capture
Yocheved Lifschitz spoke a day after Hamas released her and another hostage. Lifschitz's husband remains a hostage in Gaza. She was among the more than 200 Israelis and foreigners taken hostage on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants.
Yocheved Lifschitz spoke a day after Hamas released her and another hostage. Lifschitz's husband remains a hostage in Gaza. She was among the more than 200 Israelis and foreigners taken hostage on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants.
San Francisco's Arab Film Festival is postponed because of war
San Francisco's Arab Film and Media Institute is postponing its festival this year because of the Israel-Hamas war.
San Francisco's Arab Film and Media Institute is postponing its festival this year because of the Israel-Hamas war.
Sacramento grandmother mourns grandson who was killed by Hamas
Grandmother Brenda Wolfson is mourning the loss of her 20-year-old grandson, who was killed by Hamas terrorists who stormed his military base.
Grandmother Brenda Wolfson is mourning the loss of her 20-year-old grandson, who was killed by Hamas terrorists who stormed his military base.
Hamas releases 2 Israeli hostages as US urges pause in ground war for captive negotiations
Israel is widely expected to launch a ground offensive in Gaza following Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 rampage. Meanwhile, hospitals in Gaza are struggling without power.
Israel is widely expected to launch a ground offensive in Gaza following Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 rampage. Meanwhile, hospitals in Gaza are struggling without power.
Jewish group opposes Richmond's 'inflammatory' and 'biased' Israel resolution
The Jewish Community Relations Council is strongly opposed to Richmond's city council recently issued resolution on the war between Israel and Hamas
The Jewish Community Relations Council is strongly opposed to Richmond's city council recently issued resolution on the war between Israel and Hamas
Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report
Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.
Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.
Former Berkeley police officer in Israel fundraising for Israeli reservists
Jerome Cobert, a retired member of the Berkeley Police Department and Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, says the money raised will be used to buy additional safety supplies designed to help reservists best perform in the field.
Jerome Cobert, a retired member of the Berkeley Police Department and Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, says the money raised will be used to buy additional safety supplies designed to help reservists best perform in the field.
Israel-Hamas war fuels flood of misinformation on social media: Here are the facts
Here's a closer look at the misinformation spreading online about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Here's a closer look at the misinformation spreading online about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza border crossing opens to deliver trickle of desperately needed aid
Just 20 trucks were allowed in to besieged Gaza, an amount aid workers said was insufficient to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Just 20 trucks were allowed in to besieged Gaza, an amount aid workers said was insufficient to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
SFO travelers react to worldwide travel alert amid rising political tensions
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
New video shows moment Chicago-area mother, daughter held hostage by Hamas were released
Two American nationals from Evanston who were held captive by Hamas have been freed by the terror group, and on Friday night, their family joyously spoke out.
Two American nationals from Evanston who were held captive by Hamas have been freed by the terror group, and on Friday night, their family joyously spoke out.
Artists' viral 'Kidnapped in Israel' poster project pops up around Bay Area
Two Israeli artists from New York have started a project that has garnered worldwide attention.
Two Israeli artists from New York have started a project that has garnered worldwide attention.
Vigil held for victims in Israel and Gaza
A candlelight vigil was held in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the innocent lives lost amid the terror attacks and ongoing conflict in Israel. The gathering was organized by Manny Yekutiel, a restaurant owner who became stranded during the assault by Hamas militants.
A candlelight vigil was held in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the innocent lives lost amid the terror attacks and ongoing conflict in Israel. The gathering was organized by Manny Yekutiel, a restaurant owner who became stranded during the assault by Hamas militants.
Newsom meets with wounded Californians during trip to Israel
California Gov. Gavin Newsom landed in Israel early Friday morning, where he met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and spoke with Californians who were wounded in the Israel-Hamas war.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom landed in Israel early Friday morning, where he met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and spoke with Californians who were wounded in the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
'Free, free Palestine': Protestors chain themselves to Pelosi's SF office building
Dozens of protestors have chained themselves to Rep. Nancy Pelosi San Francisco's office Thursday, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the end of sending military aid to Israel.
Dozens of protestors have chained themselves to Rep. Nancy Pelosi San Francisco's office Thursday, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the end of sending military aid to Israel.
US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
California Gov. Newsom announces he's going to Israel
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's going to Israel, drawing praise from major Jewish community groups following the Hamas attack on that country two weeks ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's going to Israel, drawing praise from major Jewish community groups following the Hamas attack on that country two weeks ago.