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 Massive Israeli rally for hostages — and different views on how long Netanyahu should lead
Some who don't want him to stay in power said he shouldn't leave before the hostages are all home
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Opinion The hostage release shows us this war won’t be endless — because military and diplomatic pressure work
No, Hamas didn't agree to the hostage release deal because they've suddenly turned magnanimous
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News People are filing to trademark the phrase ‘From the river to the sea.’ Will that make it any less common?
If the goal of such applications is to curtail anti-Israel sentiments, they're unlikely to succeed
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Opinion Let’s celebrate all freed hostages, not just Israeli citizens
The Thai and Filipino workers released Friday are a reminder this war is a worldwide crisis
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Looking Forward 11 years after my Gaza Thanksgiving, grasping for gratitude, one letter at a time
'There is no joy unencumbered by sadness these days.'
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News Sponsoring Israeli missiles doesn’t fly for everyone in a Facebook group for ‘Kosher Restaurant Foodies’
“If somebody said, ‘Do you consent to being part of this?’ I would have said, ‘absolutely not,’" one group member said
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Fast Forward Hugs, slinkies and trauma care: How the Israeli health system will treat the released hostages
The medical response for each hostage will be individualized, and involve extensive. monitoring
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Fast Forward Jewish groups ask Pope Francis to clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments
“Hamas’ butchering and kidnapping of civilians is terrorism. Israel’s self-defense is not,” the American Jewish Committee wrote in response
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