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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Fast Forward Mandy Patinkin calls on Jews to reflect on Gaza war: ‘is this acceptable and sustainable?’
“To watch what is happening, for the Jewish people to allow this to happen to children and civilians of all ages in Gaza, for whatever reason, is unconscionable and unthinkable,” said Patinkin
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Fast Forward Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father expresses frustration with Netanyahu as latest truce talks falter
The Israeli prime minister denounced a New York Times report laying out how he has scuttled deals to stay in power
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Opinion The scourge of Netanyahu’s self-interest has brought Zionism to its breaking point
The Times confirmed what we all knew about Israel's prime minister. There's only one way this ends — and it's grim
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Opinion The dark reality masked by the garish Trump-Netanyahu lovefest
Hostages are starving. So are Palestinian civilians. But at least the president has, theoretically, been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Opinion Can Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe be reversed? It’s up to Trump
As Netanyahu visits D.C., it's time to address starvation and aid-related violence in Gaza
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Fast Forward Netanyahu arrives in Washington as Trump says ‘good chance’ of Gaza ceasefire this week
Netanyahu said Hamas had made “unacceptable” demands in its latest response to an offered deal
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Opinion Want to understand what’s wrong with the ‘pro-Palestine’ movement? This Palestinian can help.
One Gazan took on 20 of his self-appointed saviors. The results will depress you.
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Fast Forward Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal
While Trump has pushed for a deal, Israel has said it must be allowed to resume fighting against Hamas
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Antisemitism Decoded Israel is being blamed for Charlie Kirk’s death. Here’s what that conspiracy theory says about the far right’s divide
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Opinion The terrifying Nazi precedent for Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension — and the reasons to stay hopeful
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Fast Forward Freed hostage Edan Alexander says he’s returning to the IDF next month
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