'It's about helping people in need': Everett bakery holds baklava fundraiser for victims in Gaza

Alida's Bakery in Everett is holding a Baklava for Gaza fundraiser to help victims impacted in the Israel-Hamas war. From this weekend to the end of October, the Kurdish-American bakery will donate 100% of profits from its baklava sales to help Gazan families in need through Islamic Relief USA.

Everett baker raises money for families in Gaza
video

Nechirvan Zebari is the owner of Alida's Bakery and he says he is using his own mother's baklava recipe for the fundraiser.

How to avoid scams when donating to Israel and Gaza humanitarian charities

Scammers are looking to cash in on the war between Israel and Hamas through fake charities and solicitations that would-be donors should be cautious about.

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed ahead of expected Israeli ground offensive

The Gaza Health Ministry said 2,450 Palestinians have been killed and 9,200 wounded since the war began. More than 1,400 Israelis were killed in the Hamas attack.

Protestors fill Seattle park calling for peace, humanitarian aid in Gaza after deadly attacks

Pro-Palestine rallies continue to grow across the country and right here in Seattle. Saturday’s demonstration included a crowd of a thousand people calling for peace and humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel

Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.

Metro Detroit couple trapped in Gaza plead for help

"Get our citizens out of Gaza as you have done in Israel; an Israeli American life is not more valuable than a Palestinian American," said Nasser Beydoun, Former Chairman of the Arab American Civil Rights League.

Gaza residents evacuate as Israel promises continued strikes
video

It has now been seven days since the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a deadly, surprise attack on Israel. Since then, Israeli forces have launched "counter attacks " on Gaza.

Free Palestine rally held at Cal Anderson Park
video

A rally in support of Palestinians drew a crowd of about 200 at Cal Anderson Park Friday evening. The ANSWER Coalition helped to organize the demonstration.

Thousands rally for Palestinians in Times Square

Thousands gathered in Times Square on Friday to express their support for the people of Palestine and condemn Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

Family of former UW medical instructor stuck in Gaza learns new details of evacuation plan

U.S. officials estimate there are between 500 and 600 Americans currently in Gaza trapped by the blockade as Israeli troops close in on Hamas. Among the U.S. citizens is Ramona Okumara, a long-time UW medical instructor who has been volunteering as a humanitarian relief worker.

Family of former UW medical instructor stuck in Gaza learns new details of evacuation plan
video

U.S. officials estimate there are between 500 and 600 Americans currently in Gaza trapped by the blockade as Israeli troops close in on the Hamas. Among the U.S. citizens is Ramona Okumara, a long-time UW medical instructor who has been volunteering as a humanitarian relief worker.

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel amid potential ground attack in Gaza

The visits by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the U.S. top diplomat, came as Israel escalated its war against Hamas militants in retaliation for their shocking and brutal rampage last weekend.