Video: Man slashes pro-Palestinian banner with knife in San Jose
A Muslim group is condemning a man who slashed pro-Palestinian banners hung over a freeway in San Jose.
Biden meeting in person Wednesday the families of 8 Americans taken hostage by Hamas
President Joe Biden is set to meet today with the families of eight Americans presumed to be taken captive by Hamas.
Berkeley council withdraws Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution
The Berkeley City Council meeting was packed with people who came with signs, deep emotions, and strong opinions about whether the council members should vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution that had been retracted before Tuesday evening's meeting.
Global 'Strike for Palestine' sees some high school students walk out of class
A dozen students walked out of two Hayward high schools in support of a Global Strike for Palestine.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Biden, Congress considering these immigration changes in exchange for providing war aid
Republicans are demanding changes to the immigration system in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel.
UPenn President Liz Magill and board chair resign following uproar over testimony on antisemitism
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after days of uproar surrounding her testimony about antisemitic incidents that occurred on campus.
Oakland coffee shop issues apology for 'anti-Israel hate speech' graffiti in bathroom
An Oakland coffee shop has issued an apology just days after a viral video highlighted "anti-Israel hate speech" inside the establishment's restroom, according to a post from Farley's Coffee owners.
SF Union Square Hanukkah celebration holds added meaning
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Jews celebrate Hanukkah under cloud of war, spike in antisemitism
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
Antisemitism watchdog group gives Stanford a 'C' for campus climate
It’s written in a report-card style format, grading how hate incidents against Jewish people are identified, handled and how safe students feel.
Oakland teachers participate in unauthorized pro-Palestine teach-in
The “From Gaza to Oakland" teach-in was organized by several members of the Oakland Education Association, who said it was a chance to expose students to diverse viewpoints and teach them about the human tragedy in Gaza.
UN chief uses rarely exercised power to warn of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
Palestinian flag hoisted, flown on Golden Gate Bridge
A group of protesters hoisted the Palestinian flag so it flew beneath an American flag on the Golden Gate Bridge. The action happened hours after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
OUSD superintendent warns about pro-Palestinian teach-in
Oakland Unified School District's superintendent on Monday issued a firm warning to teachers planning to hold a pro-Palestinian "teach in," calling the event unsanctioned and not aligned with district educational protocol.
SF supervisors introduce resolution for sustained ceasefire in Gaza
On Tuesday, fighting back tears as they spoke, San Francisco Supervisors Dean Preston and Hillary Ronan introduced a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, joining the cities of Richmond and Oakland in publicly condemning the conflict.
San Francisco supervisor expected to introduce Gaza ceasefire resolution
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston plans to introduce a ceasefire resolution Tuesday, "Calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, release of hostages and condemning antisemitic, anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic rhetoric."
San Francisco-born college student among victims of possible hate crime shooting in Vermont
The parents of a young San Francisco-born Palestinian college student, paralyzed after being shot in Vermont over the Thanksgiving weekend, said they had decided their son would remain in the U.S. over the holidays, thinking it would be safer than returning to his war-torn home.
Canceled -- literally: Bay Area comedian's shows nixed after pro-Palestinian jokes
A comedian was no longer welcome at a comedy club due to some of his posts about the Israel and Hamas War.
'Extreme act of political protest'; Person sets self on fire at Midtown Atlanta building
Two people have been injured in an incident at 1100 Spring Street NW in Midtown Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.