Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, which began on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas militants crossed into southern Israel and massacred civilians, prompting Israel to invade the Gaza Strip.
Israel-Hamas War
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News What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message
The app has exploded in popularity in Israel following Oct. 7 and is known for its lack of content moderation
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Opinion After three Israelis were killed, a border crisis with Jordan is another nightmare scenario for Israel
Israel can't afford another military conflict on one of its borders — but it might not have a choice
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Opinion Campuses are banning discrimination against Zionists. That’s good news for the pro-Palestinian camp
We should all understand that targeting any group over their desire for self-determination can lead to violence
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News Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre
Tibon is the author of 'The Gates of Gaza,' a new book about the history of Kibbutz Nahal Oz and his experience on Oct. 7.
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Fast Forward Pakistani national charged in plot to kill Jews in New York City
The suspect headed toward the US "with the stated goal of slaughtering, in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible"
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News Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s last words are not just Hamas propaganda
The hostage videos released this week were made by their killers. The victims’ families still want you to see them.
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Fast Forward An A-list Hollywood agent’s menacing pro-Israel message lands him in hot water
Brandt Joel loses at least one Oscar-winning client over a group text reading “Screw the left kill all"
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Fast Forward Portland, Maine, City Council unanimously votes to divest from companies that do business with Israel
The mayor supported the resolution. The local Jewish federation strongly opposed it
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Fast Forward Watch: Tearful funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas
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Fast Forward Trump’s Israel adviser suggests diverting $1 billion from Palestinian aid to fund West Bank annexation
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News Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s last words are not just Hamas propaganda
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News CNN’s Dana Bash is latest Jewish author targeted by pro-Palestinian activists
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News What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message
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Fast Forward Jewish voters favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump 68% to 25%, poll shows
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Opinion After three Israelis were killed, a border crisis with Jordan is another nightmare scenario for Israel
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