Israel attack survivors share harrowing stories of Oct. 7 attack
In San Francisco on Thursday evening, several organizations hosted two survivors from the Kibbutz Be’eri to share their harrowing experiences of surviving the attack on Oct. 7 near the Gaza border.
Judge dismisses Oakland-based suit seeking to block US aid to Israel
Despite the chanting and protests from a vocal group of pro-Palestinians last week, a federal judged on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to block U.S. aid to Israel for a military campaign against Hamas.
Vice President Kamala Harris touches down in San Jose, greeted by pro-Palestinian protests
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in San Jose on Monday for a discussion supporting access to reproductive rights, and a pro-Palestinian protest has been planned ahead of her visit.
'It's genocide': Protesters in Oakland rail against Biden administration, call for ceasefire
As the United Nations high court stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, protesters rallied once more in Oakland on Friday, demanding action and holding firm to concerns over allegations of genocide; accusing President Biden of being complicit.
Families of hostages held in Gaza storm Israel's parliament meeting demanding deal for release
Dozens of family members of hostages held by Hamas stormed a committee meeting in Israel's parliament Monday, demanding a deal to win their loved ones' release, as European foreign ministers joined growing international calls for Israel to negotiate on the creation of a Palestinian state after the war.
Netanyahu says he told the US that he opposes a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday rejected calls from the United States to scale back Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip or take steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state after the war, drawing an immediate scolding from the White House.
Mayor Breed refuses to sign cease-fire resolution
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she will not sign the resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza that was sent to her desk last week.
Women and children are the main victims of the Israel-Hamas war with 16,000 killed, UN says
Women and children are the main victims in the Israel-Hamas war, with some 16,000 killed and an estimated two mothers losing their lives every hour since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, the United Nations agency promoting gender equality said Friday.
SFUSD and OUSD under federal investigation for religious and ethnic discrimination
Two of the Bay Area biggest school districts are under investigation for discriminatory civil rights violations by the U.S. Department of Education.
Board of Supervisors' Gaza resolution criticized by Mayor Breed
In a statement to KTVU, Breed did not mince words: she does not agree with the passage of the resolution.
Group threatens to sue Berkeley over privately held city council meetings
A group is threatening to sue City of Berkeley over privately-held city council meetings concerning Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Protesters gather outside of Pelosi home to raise awareness about violence in Gaza
Protesters began gathering outside of the San Francisco home of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi at 7 a.m. on Sunday to protest U.S. aid to Israel and raise awareness about the ongoing violence in Gaza, according to a press release from organizers.
Hundreds protest Gaza war at Oakland port
A large crowd of protesters who denounced Israel's military actions in Gaza were trying to shut down the Port of Oakland on Saturday morning.
SF Jewish restaurants targeted for boycott
Fliers calling for a boycott of Jewish restaurants in San Francisco are being denounced for bigotry.
Police seek protester accused of assualting woman, burning her Israeli flag in El Cerrito
Police were seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for assaulting a woman and burning her Israeli flag during a demonstration in El Cerrito over the Israel-Hamas war.
San Francisco supervisors vote to approve ceasefire resolution in Gaza
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 8 to 3 to approve a resolution calling for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza.
Police investigate flag-burning during Gaza protest
Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in Gaza clashed Saturday with supporters of Israel, with someone from one side burning one of the other side's flags, El Cerrito police said.
Silicon Valley residents hold town hall calling on Rep. Anna Eshoo to support Gaza ceasefire
Some residents of Silicon Valley gathered at a town hall in Los Gatos to publicly call for Rep. Anna Eshoo to support a ceasefire in Gaza. The Gaza Health Ministry estimates nearly 22,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war since Oct. 7.
Jewish group 'deeply disturbed' over depiction of Santa Clara County DA
The Jewish Community Relations Council is condemning a flyer advertising what is described as an antisemitic rally.
Israel pulling thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on main southern city
Israel's military said in a statement Monday that five brigades, or several thousand troops, were being taken out of Gaza in the coming weeks for training and rest.