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 ‘They’re fed up’: Post-ceasefire, Israel faces an enormous political reckoning
Two years after Oct. 7, there are reasons to celebrate — and to stay concerned
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Fast Forward Hamas releases remains of just 4 deceased hostages, leaving 24 still unaccounted for
The group is supposed to release all hostages’ remains under the ceasefire deal
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Fast Forward Kamala Harris on whether Israel committed genocide: ‘We should all step back and ask this question’
The former vice president has faced pro-Palestinian protesters throughout her current book tour
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Fast Forward Jews let go of hostage rituals with gratitude and grief
With the hostages home, Jews struggle to let go of the prayers and rituals that grew out of Oct. 7
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Fast Forward Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech
Speaking as the hostages returned from Gaza, Trump celebrated the ceasefire and made more news of his own
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Opinion The hostages are home. The fight for their future is far from over
It's time to celebrate — and also time to plan
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Fast Forward ‘The world needs more Trumps’: US president receives a hero’s welcome in Israeli parliament
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would seek to give Israel’s top prize to Trump
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News Trump heralds ‘the historic dawn of a new Middle East’ in speech to Israeli parliament after hostages returned
Trump became the fourth US president to address the Israeli Parliament
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Opinion Outrage over Nicholas Kristof’s op-ed on sexual assault of Palestinians is missing the point
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News They texted about Torah and mitzvahs. Feds say they were insider trading
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Opinion I run The Jewish Theological Seminary. Here’s the real story about President Isaac Herzog speaking at our commencement
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Fast Forward Talarico won’t campaign with Democratic House candidate who wants to open ‘a prison for American Zionists’
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News Mamdani Nakba Day video prompts pushback from Jewish leaders amid rising tensions
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Yiddish World Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased