US sending more troops to the Middle East amid increasing violence between Israel and Hezbollah
The announcement comes following significant strikes by Israeli forces against targets in Lebanon that have killed hundreds.
Stanford updates campus protest policy as new school year begins
Stanford University has some updated guidelines they say will be enforced after a series of protests on campus. The updated policy was released a week before the academic year begins. Students at college campuses across the country protested the war in Gaza, some leading to violent interactions with police.
UC police ask for weapons, Stanford reiterates protest rules
Police at University of California campuses want the regents to sign off on plans to buy new weapons and ammunition, while Stanford has reiterated rules for protesters.
Exploding pagers kill at least 9 in suspected Israeli attack on Hezbollah
A series of explosions from handheld pagers injured over 2,700 people, including Iran's ambassador, in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon.
Golden Gate Bridge protesters claim DA is biased, anti-Palestine
Attorneys for the eight people facing felonies entered not guilty pleas, and plan to argue District Attorney Brooke Jenkins was biased when filing the charges.
Oakland vigil for U.S. Turkish citizen killed in West Bank
A vigil was held in Oakland on Monday to remember a U.S. Turkish citizen, allegedly killed by Israeli troops in the West Bank last week.
US charges Hamas leader, militants over Oct. 7 Israel attack
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, along with other militants, has been charged by the U.S. Justice Department in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents deliver heartbreaking eulogy after son slain by Hamas
A funeral was held in Jerusalem Monday for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old who grew up in Berkeley and was taken hostage by Hamas last year.
Berkeley vigil held for Israeli-American hostage killed in Gaza
The discovery ended a nearly year-long fight for his release.
Bay Area reacts to six hostage deaths in Gaza, including man from Berkeley
Demonstrators have called for the release of the hostages held captive by Hamas from the El Curtola Boulevard Overpass above Highway 24 in Lafayette since October – for one purpose.
Family confirms death of Bay-Area-born, Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
The family of Bay Area-born, Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he has been killed in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian “tent life" TikTok star Medo Halimy dies in Israeli air strike
Medo Halimy shared intimate details of his life in the dusty encampment in Gaza, reaching viewers far and wide on TikTok.
Israel rescues hostage after 325 days in Hamas captivity
No further details are being made available on the nature of the rescue operation, "due to considerations of the safety of our hostages, the security of our forces, and national security."
Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American held by Hamas, call for hostages' release
Watch: The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, gave an emotional speech at the DNC.
Protestors interrupt Nancy Pelosi interview during live 'Late Show' broadcast in Chicago
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi faced interruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters during a live broadcast of the “Late Show" with Stephen Colbert in Chicago.
Attorneys for 'Golden Gate Bridge 26' demand SF DA recusal, citing possible conflict of interest
In a letter to the DA's office, the attorneys cited closed-door meetings Jenkins attended at the Israeli consulate last year as key examples of a potential conflict of interest.
Protesters rally in downtown Chicago ahead of Democratic National Convention
Protesters marched in downtown Chicago on Sunday, just one day before the start of the Democratic National Convention.
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather as Kamala Harris hosts San Francisco fundraiser
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Union Square Sunday morning to denounce VP Kamala Harris' relationship with Israel.
Arrest warrants filed against protestors who blocked Golden Gate Bridge in April
Protesters against the war in Gaza who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in April are facing false imprisonment and other charges, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said on Saturday.