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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News Instagram’s ‘IsraelSoWhite’ mocks notion of Israelis as ‘white colonizers’
Satirical campaign from director Ben Younger celebrates diversity among Israeli Jews
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Fast Forward Israeli human rights groups call for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages
While Israelis overall support the war, a growing group wants to trade the remaining hostages amid a ceasefire, among them families of the hostages who have staged protests throughout Israel
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Fast Forward Biden’s New York visit brings out hundreds of Jewish demonstrators to hail his motorcade — or block it
The president has lately been shadowed by ceasefire protesters. On the Upper East Side, he found vocal supporters, too.
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Politics Where the rivals to succeed George Santos stand on aid to Israel
Despite the Democrats' fundraising lead and stronger turnout in early voting, many predict a close race
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Fast Forward Emmanuel Macron hosts ceremony honoring 42 French victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel
The ceremony had generated political controversy when members of a far-left party announced plans to attend
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Fast Forward In Missouri, Jewish protesters unfurl banner calling AIPAC ‘antisemites’
The progressives were part of a pro-ceasefire coalition picketing an AIPAC dinner
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News ‘I want to get married before a rocket lands on my head’: War has amped up Israel’s passion for matchmaking
“If you are looking for your soulmate, it just might be a soldier, so hang in there,” celebrity matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom told her followers recently
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Fast Forward Hostage deal talks continue as Israel says more captives might be dead than previously known
Israeli officials said intelligence suggests that as many as 51 of the 136 known hostages could be dead
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