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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Fast Forward Thousands protest Biden’s Israel policies outside White House
A protest is a harbinger of continued anger on the left with U.S. Israel policy as the country heads into presidential and congressional elections
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Fast Forward Benny Gantz quits war cabinet as Israeli government’s unified front crumbles
Gantz is positioning himself as a rival to Netanyahu
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The survey demonstrates American Jewish discomfort in social settings since Oct. 7
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ANALYSIS With Gantz resignation, Netanyahu loses centrist partner at pivotal moment in the war. Will anything change?
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Opinion ‘Bring them home’ means different things to Israelis and American Jews
The messaging behind the “free the hostages ” activism range from harsh criticism of the Netanyahu government to apolitical calls for solidarity
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