This is 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.
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As Congress prepares to host Netanyahu, a look back at the past two decades shows that Israel’s leaders are not the only ones that have been boycotted
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Opinion If members of Congress truly cared about Israel’s well-being, they would boycott Netanyahu’s speech
It is not anti-Israel to boycott a leader who prioritizes his political survival over his people
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News Israeli hospital has been quietly harboring 24 patients from Gaza and their families since October
A grandmother of a sick toddler says they’re ‘living between two hells’
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Fast Forward Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam tagged with ‘Gaza’ graffiti
The incident was the latest act of vandalism linking Israel’s actions in Gaza to the Holocaust
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News Israeli kids with life-threatening illnesses find respite from war at Catskills camp
Along with the medical treatment, Camp Simcha aims to give ailing children a regular Jewish camp experience
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Fast Forward Director of national intelligence warns that Iran is funding anti-Israel protests in US
Avril Haines said that Iran’s activities should not taint genuine protesters or inhibit robust speech
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A headline-making new study suggests the death toll in Gaza might be almost 5 times higher than reported. Here's why you should be skeptical
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