Scared by the news? Tips to keep calm from former refugees, hostages and 'uncertainty experts'
War in Iran. Sleeping cells. Increase in gas prices. A new virus. ICE arrests. The acceleration of AI. And a…
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Israel and Hamas have a ceasefire agreement. But university protesters say the activism won't stop
At California universities on Monday, the ceasefire in Gaza – and the resulting exchange of hostages and prisoners – emerged…
Alberto Fujimori, Peruvian president embroiled in scandal, dies
Alberto Fujimori, the once-popular Peruvian president credited with rescuing his country from economic chaos and leftist insurgency but later disgraced…
Hamas killed six hostages. Why does the world blame Netanyahu?
September 7, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Hamas executes six hostages, including an American. What are the…
Hamas releases video of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
TEL AVIV — He looked pale, but he looked calm. And somehow he looked younger and older than his 23…
Israeli protesters show their democracy after hostage deaths
September 4, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: What strikes me most about the protests against Israeli leadership…
Following the hostage killings, is it possible to resume ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas?
TEL AVIV — In the wake of the deaths of six Israeli hostages, including a California-born American citizen, both the…
Israel recovers bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages
JERUSALEM — Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Berkeley native whose parents had tirelessly championed his cause during his months in captivity…
Let us never forget that Hamas started this war. Is it up to Biden to end it?
August 30, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: As someone who hopes and prays for a ceasefire, the…
After speeches by Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, some are asking: Why are there no pro-Palestinian speakers?
CHICAGO — Rachel Goldberg broke down almost as soon as she stepped onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention.…