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.

East Bay man pleads guilty to firebombing Oakland federal building, UC Berkeley police car

An East Bay man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal arson charges related to a series of firebombings in Oakland and Berkeley last summer, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. 

Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.

Israeli military recovers body of hostage in Gaza tunnel

Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear.

Bay Area doctors participate in global sick-out to protest lack of medical care in Gaza

Doctors across the Bay Area and the U.S. called in sick to work on Monday, opting to participate in a series of demonstrations and free clinics. It was part of a national day of action protesting a lack of medical care in Gaza.

Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released

President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.

Arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials issued by International Criminal Court

Arrest warrants were issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas officials.

Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran

Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.

US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel

The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

Pro-Palestinian supporters rally at Bay Area universities

A day after the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, pro-Palestinian protests were held on Bay Area college campuses. Protesters at Cal and San Jose State say the war in Gaza has gone on long enough and their support for the Palestinian people will continue.

Hundreds gather for October 7 memorial service, remembering Israeli lives lost

The events on October 7th, 2023 are being remembered tonight all over the Bay Area. In San Francisco, multiple Jewish synagogues and organizations came together for memorial service for the lives lost that day.