Plymouth family stuck in Gaza after children not allowed to leave with them
WBZ TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ TV's Christina Hager reports.
A Plymouth couple that's been trying to escape the war in Gaza said they have no other option but to stay behind after their children were not allowed to leave with them.
A Plymouth couple that's been trying to escape the war in Gaza said they have no other option but to stay behind after their children were not allowed to leave with them.
WBZ TV's Christina Hager reports.
A family from Massachusetts who had been trapped in Gaza for almost a month made it across the border safely into Egypt Thursday.
A family from Massachusetts who had been trapped in Gaza for almost a month made it across the border safely into Egypt Thursday.
Hundreds of people trapped in war-torn Gaza were allowed to leave Wednesday and cross the border into Egypt, but a family from Massachusetts was not among them.
While the first foreign nationals were allowed to leave Gaza and head into Egypt, American citizens still remain in the warzone. That includes the Okal family from Medway.
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
An attorney for the Okal family from Medway is calling on President Biden to stay overseas until all Americans stuck in the Gaza Strip amid Israeli airstrikes are safely brought home.
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
It looks like one Egyptian took a snack with him after archeologists say they've discovered the world's oldest piece of cheese in an ancient tomb.
Meet Rabi, the "Spice Man."
Enjoy this video of a beautiful Felucca boat ride on the ancient Nile River in Luxor, Egypt.
This is one of the purest examples of what makes all the hassle, stress, time, expense, and risk of travel worthwhile.
Go explore one of the original Wonders of the World in the heart of Giza. The Great Pyramids will have you standing in awe from the moment you pull up to the Sphinx.
Pack your bags and make plans to head on out to Cairo for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. While there, you will experience a unique culture, mouthwatering foods and lots of local history.
Here's a quick guide for families to the New Seven Wonders of the World and the only surviving original Seven Wonders of the World.
In case you missed it, Jay Talking presents the ancient city of Cairo. Click play
The State Department admitted Friday that Secretary of State John Kerry was "briefly" on his yacht in Nantucket Wednesday, during the ouster of the Egyptian president.
Click play for a video visit to Luxor, Egypt with Bradley Jay, and hear my new original soundtrack. Think David Bowie meets Moby meets Zero Dark Thirty.
This photo was taken at the Great Pyramid in Giza.
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
I like this collection because it is a good overview of what Jay Talking is all about. For a good time, click play.
As the liberal American press and ultra-liberal bloggers inundate the Internet and newsprints with criticisms of what Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential challenger to President Barack Obama, said about Obama during the Libyan attacks and murders, throngs of foreign press and few American outlets tell the real story involved with the White House's role in the incidents that we now know could have been prevented.
Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Michael MacNeilly, 28, a Manchester, New Hampshire, police officer faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including six counts of simple assault.
Highland Avenue is legendary in Somerville for potholes, double parking and poor design. Now a bumper sticker is calling out the city.
WBZ-TV calculated the cost of various commutes based on the mileage of a Ford Explorer. Commuters will pay a hefty price.
Pro-Palestinian Emerson College students say they are determined to stay in a small tent city they created in alley off the campus.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is well represented in the new list from U.S. News and World Report.
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after police said he assaulted two women while running an unlicensed chiropractic business.
Fifth and sixth graders in Worcester were treated to a salon experience on Monday before a week of MCAS testing.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
Scientists are making progress in using less toxic immunotherapy instead of traditional chemotherapy to fight cancer.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
What started at Columbia University has spread to colleges in Massachusetts and beyond: pro-Palestinian students accelerating their protests of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Manager Alex Cora told reporters on Tuesday in Cleveland that Triston Casas suffered a rib fracture and will be out for a while.
The Boston Celtics are not a group to run away from a challenge or a confrontation.
Just a few days ahead of the NFL Draft, the Patriots have reportedly only received "laughable" offers for the third overall pick.
The developments with Zach Wilson provide a bit of a depressing reminder that having such a high pick in such a draft year guarantees absolutely nothing
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.