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Fast Forward Hamas says that it will delay next hostage release
Hamas’ statement adds more instability to an already tenuous truce
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Opinion Finally, a job for the Arab League: Help dislodge Hamas
Arab states should rally behind 'the least bad option': Restoring the Palestinian Authority to power in Gaza
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Opinion Why is Netanyahu poised to OK a ceasefire that’s favorable to Hamas? One word: Trump
An emerging deal would return hostages — and leave Hamas in power in Gaza
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Fast Forward In exit interview, Secretary of State Blinken reflects on U.S.-Israel tensions and the struggle for a ceasefire in Gaza
‘Hamas, when they saw Israel under pressure publicly, they pulled back,’ Blinken said
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Fast Forward What were the Forward’s most-read stories of 2024?
Explanatory articles – especially relating to the 2024 election — top the year-end list
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Opinion Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects, and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel
Here are the two sad reasons Netanyahu wants a forever war
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Fast Forward A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism.
Rapid changes in the Middle East appear to have changed negotiations, which are still not assured
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News Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
The declaration throws the weight of a major international advocacy group behind a popular claim against Israel amid war with Hamas
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