Needham man says it would be miracle if cousin is released by Hamas
Jason Greenberg's cousin is one of 33 hostages expected to be released by Hamas if the ceasefire is a reality.
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Jason Greenberg's cousin is one of 33 hostages expected to be released by Hamas if the ceasefire is a reality.
The mass demonstration erupted after the Israeli military announced they had recovered the bodies in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah on Saturday.
Four Israeli hostages taken by Hamas were rescued during an operation in Gaza, but Hamas officials say hundreds of Palestinians were killed in the raid.
President Biden urged Hamas to agree on the deal that would release some 100 remaining hostages, along with the bodies of around 30 more.
The Israeli strike came hours after Hamas claimed it fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza toward central Israel for the first time in months.
Ireland, Spain and Norway are recognizing a Palestinian state, the three announced in rapid succession. The move will take effect May 28.
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the latest cease-fire proposal.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
President Joe Biden addressed the nationwide protests in unscheduled remarks from the White House.
Tents cities constructed across campuses in Massachusetts are housing demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza. But are they legal and if not, what happens next?
The NYPD took dozens of protesters at Columbia University into custody Tuesday night. This comes after demonstrators forced their way into a university building and locked themselves inside.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as U.S. officials say Iran is expected to launch an attack on the country as soon as Friday.
Many Christians who might normally participate in pilgrimages to Jerusalem stayed away, but those who came said they weren't afraid.
Posters of Israeli hostages on a homeowner's fence in Newton were defaced overnight Saturday and police are now investigating the vandalism as a hate crime.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
World Central Kitchen says it has 500 tons of food supplies stationed in Cyprus, including rice, flour, canned vegetables and protein.
The method of voting "uncommitted" was used in Michigan to protest President Biden's response to the war in Gaza.
A senior U.S. official says Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it.
Three planes from Air Forces Central dropped 66 bundles containing about 38,000 meals into Gaza on Saturday.
Protesters gathered for their weekly rally on Sunday at the State House, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The president of MIT has suspended a student group that has held demonstrations against Israel's military campaign in Gaza as protests over the war continue to rattle universities around the country.
Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner was back inside city hall Monday, facing his colleagues and neighbors for the first time since he was publicly accused of paying for sex at a high-end brothel.
Two people have been arrested for arson in connection with the fire that destroyed the vacant Anthony's Cummaquid Inn on Cape Cod.
By the close of 2024 there were 109 store vacancies across Cambridge.
When you go to the ballet, you often see female dancers in the spotlight. But in one special piece, it's the male dancer who is all alone and center stage.
Prosecutors in Karen Read's case are asking the court to grant them access to communications between Karen Read and her lawyer, David Yannetti, in the days following the death of John O'Keefe.
"Border czar" Tom Homan traveled to Boston last week after saying he would be "bringing hell" to the sanctuary city.
Police are searching for 22-year-old Davinci Leonard, who allegedly shot and killed two teens in the Brockton Westgate Mall parking lot on Saturday.
Prosecutors in Karen Read's case are asking the court to grant them access to communications between Karen Read and her lawyer, David Yannetti, in the days following the death of John O'Keefe.
Two people have been arrested for arson in connection with the fire that destroyed the vacant Anthony's Cummaquid Inn on Cape Cod.
Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner was back inside city hall Monday, facing his colleagues and neighbors for the first time since he was publicly accused of paying for sex at a high-end brothel.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A New Hampshire man's concert tickets purchased on StubHub were stolen by hackers. He reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action for help.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
Rep. Lori Trahan said her constituents are concerned about service cuts and freezes instituted by the Trump administration.
Five years later, Jon Keller says the COVID pandemic left behind some positive changes, like working from home.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
Dozens of colleges nationwide - including some in Massachusetts - have received a warning from Linda McMahon. But what about the First Amendment?
Jon Keller says the Trump address to Congress was missing two key points Tuesday night.
A candy shop in Boston's South End is making a massive splash on social media thanks to its popular Swedish candy.
TD Bank is closing 38 branches, including six of its stores in Massachusetts.
Shaw's Supermarket is closing two stores in New England - one in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire.
Twin Donuts in Allston is closing for good at the end of the month.
Wayfair laid off about 170 Massachusetts-based employees on Friday. The company's corporate headquarters are in Boston.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
All 32 NFL teams were at Boston College's Pro Day in Chestnut Hill on Monday, but the Patriots
Christian Elliss isn't going anywhere, as the New England Patriots will reportedly match the Raiders' offer sheet for the linebacker.
The NFL Draft is one month away, and ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss has one target in mind for the New England Patriots with the fourth overall pick: Travis Hunter.
You can add kicker to the list of needs for the New England Patriots, as veteran Joey Slye is reportedly joining the Tennessee Titans.
New England will be well-represented in the 2025 NCAA Hockey Tournament as March Madness shifts from the hardwood to the ice.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.