Palestinian-Israeli relations

Congressional Republicans and former Trump appointees have spent the last year building out their response to the movement protesting Israel’s war in Gaza, and now that Donald Trump is returning to the White House they warn that protest leaders, activists and those who help them raise money could face an onslaught of federal investigations and possible indictments.

“Hit and run” attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Amsterdam and inflammatory and violent acts by some of the Israeli fans shocked and dismayed observers around the world.

Five new arrests were made after what authorities say was antisemitic violence surrounding an Israeli soccer team. Israeli fans also attacked a taxi and burned a Palestinian flag.

Dutch authorities say at least five people have been hurt and dozens more arrested after a violent outbreak in Amsterdam following a soccer match between AFC Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

A 72-year-old man died and dozens were injured after a truck rammed into a bus north of Tel Aviv on Sunday morning.

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian student groups and community organizers gathered in Berkeley on Tuesday night, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian student groups and community organizers gathered in Berkeley on Tuesday night, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Pete Suratos reports.

The Bay Area’s Jewish community gathered on Monday to remember the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.

The Bay Area’s Jewish community gathered to remember the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. Jocelyn Moran reports. 

San Jose State University students on both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict held rallies on Monday. Marianne Favro reports.

Demonstrations were held across the Bay Area on Sunday to mark one year of war in Gaza. Thom Jensen reports.

A large demonstration was held in San Francisco’s Mission District on Sunday to mark one year of war in Gaza.

Songs of healing soothed broken hearts on Saturday at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills as Jewish community members took time to reflect on the upcoming anniversary of the October 7 attack.

Songs of healing soothed broken hearts on Saturday at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills as Jewish community members took time to reflect on the upcoming anniversary of the October 7 attack. Emma Goss reports.

Many across the Bay Area are grappling with how to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack against Israel. But as the date inches closer, the FBI has issued an alert that large gatherings present attractive targets for violent attacks or hoax threats.  

Many across the Bay Area are grappling with how to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack against Israel. But as the date inches closer, the FBI has issued an alert that large gatherings present attractive targets for violent attacks or hoax threats. Gia Vang reports.

FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials.

The synagogue at Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley was filled to the brim Sunday with hundreds of community members crying and praying. They gathered to mourn the six Israeli hostages taken by Hamas and found dead in Gaza. Alyssa Goard reports.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sunday morning released a statement regarding Bay Area-born hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Students for Gaza SFSU announced Thursday that San Francisco State University has pulled investments from three companies the university claims do not meet its human rights standards following demonstrations from pro-Palestinian activists and groups. Christie Smith reports.