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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News How a bestselling book became an unlikely lightning rod in literary fights over the Israel-Hamas war
The Korean-Jewish author Gabrielle Zevin has been targeted, and defended, for “Zionism” even though she’s never spoken publicly about Israel
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Fast Forward Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for most speeches in front of Congress. Here’s why
Netanyahu previously shared the record with Winston Churchill, but will surpass him with Wednesday’s speech
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Antisemitism Notebook How Kamala Harris views antisemitism differently than Biden
Harris 'just has a more expansive understanding of hatred and racism,' said one expert
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Fast Forward Netanyahu meets with hostage families in DC as pressure mounts for a deal
The trip comes as Israel confirmed the death in captivity of two additional hostages
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Fast Forward Kamala Harris will miss Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Here’s why.
It's unclear whether the Vice President committed to her speaking appearance before or after Netanyahu rescheduled his address
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Fast Forward Number of Israeli hostages who have died in captivity rises to 20
The number of hostages rescued by the IDF since Oct. 7 stands at seven
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Fast Forward Families of hostages say Biden now has more political freedom to pressure Israel and Hamas into a deal
Freed American-Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel, along with relatives of others taken captive, visited the U.S. ahead of Netanyahu's speech to Congress
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Opinion Joe Biden was a remarkable president for Israel — and very likely the last of his kind
Future Democratic presidents are unlikely to look as kindly on Israel as Biden did, no matter what Netanyahu's government would have you think
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Fast Forward Trump says Jews would deserve much of the blame if he loses
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Opinion This GOP candidate has always been antisemitic — so why are Republicans only panicking about him now?
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Opinion A daring attack on Hezbollah may reveal Israel’s strengths — and its most terrifying weakness
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Fast Forward Steve Witkoff, Trump’s golf buddy when would-be assassin took aim, said they became friends over a ham sandwich
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Opinion Trump is spreading antisemitism, with no care for how much harm he does
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Opinion Donald Trump’s genius strategy to protect Jews? Scapegoat them
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News What to know about Josh Stein, the Jewish attorney outpolling Mark Robinson in NC governor’s race
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News Israel expels British Jewish activist who tried to immigrate under Law of Return
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