Hundreds took to the streets in the East Bay on Saturday to march in opposition to Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, and to call for a ceasefire in the region.
An interfaith service featured prayers and chants outside of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church and First Congregational Church of Oakland on Christmas Eve, all calling for peace.
In Israel, family and friends came together to rejoice the news that they would soon be reunited with 4-year-old Abigail Edan, one of 17 hostages Hamas released.