Tens of thousands flee central Gaza as Israel's offensive expands
Arriving in southern Gaza in trucks, in carts and on foot, those who haven't found space in the already overwhelmed shelters have built tents on the roadsides.
Arriving in southern Gaza in trucks, in carts and on foot, those who haven't found space in the already overwhelmed shelters have built tents on the roadsides.
A billboard with an anti-Hamas message on a highway in central Massachusetts has been vandalized.
WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Israel's military said troops "mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat" and fired at them, killing the three hostages.
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
Rising numbers of Democrats say Biden is supporting Israel too much.
The head of Harvard University faced tough questions on Capitol Hill from lawmakers who say the school hasn't done enough to curb antisemitic behavior.
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay will testify before Congress regarding the college's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
A Needham resident, Jason Greenberg, says five of his family members were kidnapped near the Gaza border. On Monday, two were released.
WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Hamas released 11 hostages on Monday, officials said, a few hours after Qatar announced a deal to extend a short-term cease-fire in the Gaza Strip for two more days.
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
The planned four-day cease-fire is part of an extendable deal that calls for Hamas to free 50 hostages and Israel to release 150 Palestinian prisoners.
Jason Greenberg from Needham is desperately hoping his loved ones will be among the first hostages released by Hamas.
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
"Many areas of difference that previously existed have been narrowed," a top national security adviser to President Biden said Sunday.
Dozens of protesters blocked traffic on the Boston University Bridge for about two hours Thursday.
A cease-fire would be possible only if the more than 200 hostages held by militants in Gaza are released, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address.
The U.S. secretary of state held firm to the U.S. position that a cease-fire would harm Israel's right and obligation to defend its citizens after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.
A small group of Harvard University students are going out of their way to get intellectually uncomfortable, so they can engage in some important dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict taking place right now.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation that Israel has opened a "new phase" in the war by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea.
The week starts off dry and sunny in the Boston area, but wet weather is in the forecast later.
Vaugh Grissom is back on the injured list for the Red Sox, while Chris Sale continues to dominate for the Braves.
As the Boston Celtics enjoy another day off on Monday ahead of their NBA Finals showdown with the Dallas Mavericks, veteran forward Al Horford will enjoy a special celebration of his own.
The Karen Read trial continues Monday with more witness testimony as the prosecution makes its argument in the Massachusetts murder case.
Cyndi Lauper announced her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour" Monday and she'll be making a stop in Boston.
The Karen Read trial continues Monday with more witness testimony about broken taillights found at the scene.
Thousands of people across Massachusetts and the country have become completely hooked on the Karen Read trial.
The week starts off dry and sunny in the Boston area, but wet weather is in the forecast later.
Cyndi Lauper announced her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour" Monday and she'll be making a stop in Boston.
Tom Brady will take his spot in the Patriots Hall of Fame next week in front of a sellout crowd -- and a whole bunch of former teammates -- at Gillette Stadium.
A new study finds that seeing your friends face-to-face promotes greater well-being than texting them.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.
New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications.
"I Am More," a community conversation on mental health, all began with one artist's struggle - and the outpouring of support that followed.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Former Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone, now president of the Northeast Clean Energy Council, joined WBZ-TV and discussed challenges facing the clean energy agenda.
As we await the verdict in the trial of former President Donald Trump, political observers wonder how it might affect the outcome of the presidential race.
Harvard University has decided to go neutral and stop weighing in as an institution on current affairs.
Recent years have been tough sledding for Massachusetts Republicans, who've seen their numbers in the Legislature dwindle while losing county seats and the governor's office.
Independents are the ones who make the difference at the polls, but they don't like partisanship and extremism.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Known primarily for their fresh pressed apple cider and housemade apple cider donuts, Cold Hollow invites visitors to come discover their inner Vermonter.
An avid philanthropist, activist, and four-time James Beard Award semifinalist, David Vargas is one America's most influential and fastest rising chefs.
The Savory Lane offers personalized New England themed day-trips supporting local businesses aboard a luxury school bus.
With a mission to support a sustainable farm ecosystem, Clark Farm produces certified organic produce for its farm stand and local CSA community.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End to make an after dinner cocktail recipe.
Vaugh Grissom is back on the injured list for the Red Sox, while Chris Sale continues to dominate for the Braves.
As the Boston Celtics enjoy another day off on Monday ahead of their NBA Finals showdown with the Dallas Mavericks, veteran forward Al Horford will enjoy a special celebration of his own.
Tom Brady will take his spot in the Patriots Hall of Fame next week in front of a sellout crowd -- and a whole bunch of former teammates -- at Gillette Stadium.
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics came up short against the Warriors in the NBA Finals two years ago. They hope to use that experience to their advantage in this year's title round against the Dallas Mavericks.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.