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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Opinion Netanyahu is at a crossroads: Endless war, or peace?
A regional transformation is still possible if the Israeli leader has the chutzpah
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Fast Forward German chancellor issues rare public criticism of Israel, saying Gaza war ‘can no longer be justified’
“What the Israeli army is doing in the Gaza Strip, I no longer understand,” said Friedrich Merz
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Fast Forward Who is Elias Rodriguez, the suspect identified in Capital Jewish Museum shooting?
The suspect, seen handcuffed on video chanting 'Free Palestine,' appears to have left an extensive online footprint
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Fast Forward An embattled Netanyahu says ‘Trump plan’ for Gaza emigration is a condition for ending war
Israel’s prime minister rebuffed calls to end the war, step down or take responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack
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News ‘I actually did vote for this’: Orthodox Trump voters worry about Qatar, Israel, tariffs – but stand by their candidate
The president’s coziness with Qatar dismayed some of his most loyal Jewish supporters. But not as much as defunding Columbia thrilled them.
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Fast Forward Resolution calling for ‘urgent delivery’ of Gaza aid co-sponsored by nearly all Senate Democrats
Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont, who introduced the resolution, spoke next to a large image of a Gazan infant who died
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Fast Forward Israeli left-wing leader Yair Golan doubles down after suggesting Israel ‘kills babies as a hobby’
Golan’s comments have been met with fierce criticism from Israel’s leaders — and agreement from his allies
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News Some of Israel’s staunch supporters are now using words such as ‘genocide’ to describe the war
Some Jews who have backed the war draw the line at a humanitarian aid blockade and threats to annex territory in Gaza
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