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.
Israel-Hamas War
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Opinion The hostage rescue is a joyous distraction. A deal is still key
To save the rest of the hostages, push Hamas and Israel to negotiate
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Opinion The hostage rescue brought unity to Israel — and underscored a great paradox about the country
Internal divisions continue to rock Israel. But Saturday was a day of nationwide joy
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Fast Forward Israeli operation rescues 4 hostages from Gaza, including Noa Argamani
A commander of the operation was killed in rescue battle
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Opinion ‘They are the real men of Israel’: My cousin was held captive with hostages who died in Gaza — hear her words
This week's news that four hostages had died in captivity was a blow to those who hoped for their return — and those, once held with them, who survived their ordeal
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Fast Forward Student groups at Baruch College stage protest against Hillel, adding to growing trend
The rationale for the protest — according to an Instagram flyer that also said “HILLEL STANDS WITH GENOCIDE” — was a recent trip to an Israeli army base that Hillel organized for students
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Culture A new ‘Hunger Games’ book is coming out — and readers think it will be about Gaza
Suzanne Collins just announced a new prequel, due in 2025, focused on the use of propaganda in war
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Fast Forward Rep. Ritchie Torres slams ‘blithering idiots’ behind the secret Israeli influence op that targeted him
The New York lawmaker, a staunch supporter of Israel, called the campaign by Israel’s Diaspora ministry ’embarrassing’ and ‘racist’
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Opinion Why are American Jewish institutions ignoring the hostage families?
Most major American Jewish organizations have stopped short of criticizing the Netanyahu government or calling for an end to the war
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News Ben Shapiro is mounting a last stand against right-wing antisemitism. It’s not going well.
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