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 Biden administration ‘outraged’ by Israeli strike that killed 7 aid workers, as humanitarian groups suspend operations in Gaza
The killings and the outrage they have stirred in quarters where Israel usually can count on support may be a turning point
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Fast Forward In Teaneck, New Jersey, a flag-waving Jewish community faces down a pro-Palestinian protest
A counter-protest becomes a pro-israel rally in a Modern Orthodox stronghold
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Opinion Banning Al Jazeera moves Israel one step closer to dictatorship
Defenders of Israel love to call it the Middle East's only democracy. But democracies don't censor the press
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Fast Forward ‘Shame!’ On a prayer mission at the Israeli embassy, a Christian faces pro-Palestinian protesters
Wrapped in the Israeli flag, a Christian prays for Israel as protesters accuse it of committing genocide in Gaza
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Opinion My family member is a hostage in Gaza. With Netanyahu in charge, I’m afraid he’ll never make it home
The weekly solidarity rallies for hostage families are now merging with the anti-government protests
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Fast Forward Israel says its strike killed 7 World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid workers in Gaza
The incident has prompted World Central Kitchen to suspend its operations at a time when food is scarce across Gaza
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Fast Forward White House ‘concerned’ after Netanyahu pledges to use new law to shutter al Jazeera in Israel
'The time has come to eject this herald for Hamas from our country,' Netanyahu said
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Opinion Protesters want Netanyahu out. Israel’s increasingly dysfunctional government makes that almost impossible
A prime minister as unpopular as Netanyahu shouldn't be able to hold onto power — so why does his grip seem so secure?
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