Welcome to 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 In Gadi Mozes, the octogenarian freed from Gaza, Israelis see an icon of their country’s hardy ‘kibbutznik’ spirit
Several of the posts emphasized that Mozes is a kibbutznik, an identity that to many Israelis connotes a hardy work ethic and pioneering spirit
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Fast Forward Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger
The “Braids for Agam” movement responds to reports that Berger, 20, has braided other hostages’ hair in captivity
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Fast Forward 8 hostages return to Israel following chaotic scenes in Gaza
Israeli officials says they are delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas can assure them future hostages will be freed safely
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Fast Forward Far-right Polish lawmaker disrupts moment of silence for the Holocaust to decry ‘Jewish genocide in Gaza’
This is not Grzegorz Braun’s first antisemitic action in the halls of power
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News The Bibas family remains hostages in Gaza. A nation is hoping against hope for their return.
For Jews around the world, the fate of Kfir, Ariel, Shiri and Yarden Bibas has long been a matter of urgent concern
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Fast Forward Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses reportedly among 8 hostages to be released tomorrow
Hamas is also expected to release five Thai citizens on Thursday
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Opinion The ceasefire is fragile. Trump needs to preserve it. He’s got just one option
The Palestinian Authority is the key to a long-lasting peace — but can the president persuade Netanyahu?
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Fast Forward Officials decry anti-Israel vandalism at NJ synagogue
The anti-Israel protest took place as the synagogue hosted members of the Israeli Air Force’s search-and-rescue unit
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News Rabbis revolt over LGBTQ+ club, exposing fight over queer acceptance at Yeshiva University
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Fast Forward Most Americans don’t want the US to conquer Gaza, Pew survey finds
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News Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities
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