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.
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When asked about the strikes, President Donald Trump told reporters, “I’m not happy about it. I don’t want to see it"
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The Victorious festival says it is making “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after drawing a backlash
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Fast Forward Trump suggests fewer than 20 Israeli hostages remain alive in Gaza
It is not the first time that Trump has signaled that more hostages were dead than previously publicly acknowledged
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Opinion There’s a shocking new report on civilian deaths in Gaza. If only it were accurate.
Why bombshell claims may not tell the whole story about military versus civilian deaths
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Sports ‘Chetanyahu?’: NBA star sucked into Gaza culture wars over workout video
A clip of Chet Holmgren shooting three-pointers set off a legion of anti-Israel activists on X
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Opinion Following Laura Loomer’s lead, the US is repeating an egregious Holocaust-era mistake
We turned away the MS St. Louis — and now we're turning away Palestinians in desperate need of medical care
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Opinion Israel’s new gift to the far right could help end the Gaza war
Approval for a controversial new West Bank settlement might appease holdouts against a ceasefire
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