Stanford student journalist won't face criminal charges while covering pro-Palestinian protest

A Stanford University student journalist who entered a campus building last summer while covering a student protest in support of Palestinians during the war between Israel and Hamas will not be criminally charged, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.

Israel blocks humanitarian aid into Gaza

In a very dangerous development, Israel has blocked humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas renews its agreement to a ceasefire. 

Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza

President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.

Vigil held in San Francisco for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

A vigil was held Sunday night in San Francisco to remember the Israeli hostages killed by Hamas and those still held captive following the deadly October 7th attack. Several hundred people gathered at the Menorah Community Center in the city's Richmond District.

Former hostage describes time in Hamas captivity: "Starved and tortured"

A North Carolina native who spent 484 days in captivity after being taken by Hamas said he was kicked, spat on and held with no water, light or air to breathe.

Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners in 5th exchange

Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners Saturday in the latest exchange of a ceasefire that has paused 16 months of war in Gaza.

Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, doesn't rule out troop deployment

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.

Trump signs executive order to cancel student visas for Pro-Palestinian protesters

President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday pledging to deport non-citizen college students for taking part in pro-Palestinian protests last year, which he said will help combat antisemitism across the country.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in Gaza ceasefire swap for 200 prisoners

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City, parading them publicly before their transfer, as part of a ceasefire agreement.

Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal

Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.

Bay Area reacts to Middle East ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal and to release israeli hostages in exchange for palestinian prisoners.

Netanyahu disputes word of hostage-release ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas

Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.