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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Gaza waits for humanitarian aid, as Israel tells troops to ‘be ready’ for ground invasion
Israel’s defense minister told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' advisory amid Israel-Hamas war
The last time the department issued such a warning was in August 2022, following a counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan.
San Francisco man says his cousin was in Gaza hospital during attack
The State Department blames a Palestinian terrorist organization for the misfired rocket, seriously damaging a hospital in Gaza.
SF students walkout during day of action, call for Israeli cease-fire
High school students in San Francisco joined a nationwide walk-out on Wednesday and called for change in the Middle East. Those students are calling on Israel to change its policies and would like to see a cease-fire.