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 Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages
The announcement of the truce comes as Israel is prepared to receive a group of 11 hostages freed by Hamas
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Fast Forward In London, tens of thousands march in largest rally against antisemitism since WWII
British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said Jews “will not be intimidated” by the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7
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Fast Forward Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel and tours ravaged kibbutz with Benjamin Netanyahu
Musk’s visit comes as he faces criticism for letting antisemitism and Oct. 7 misinformation spread on X, his social media platform
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Fast Forward Investigation underway after Queens high school students reportedly riot over a teacher’s support for Israel
Mayor Eric Adams called the incident at Hillcrest High School “a vile show of antisemitism"
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Opinion Hamas is not as popular in Gaza as it seems. But Israel’s tactics will ensure their survival
Israel's response to the Oct. 7 terror attacks has killed thousands of civilians, and may strengthen the terrorist group
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Fast Forward 17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel
In total, the terror group has now released 40 Israeli hostages — nearly all of them women and children — to Israel as part of an agreement that includes a ceasefire in Gaza
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Opinion The uncomfortable truth behind the hostage deal: War is hell, but it worked
Killing scores of innocent Palestinians may have helped save scores of Israeli lives
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Fast Forward After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli hostages and 4 foreign nationals
Hamas scheduled the release for the afternoon and then delayed it. International intervention salvaged the deal
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