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 Though sworn enemies, Hamas and Donald Trump seem to share a common language
Both the US president and the leaders of Hamas have urged sacrifice in the cause of greater glory
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Fast Forward Israel’s Eurovision contestant, Yuval Raphael, says she’s focused on the music, not the protests
Raphael, a Nova music festival survivor, takes the stage in the competition semifinals on Thursday
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News In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and relief
As news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate
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Opinion Despite Netanyahu, Edan Alexander is finally free
Trump is the only reason the last living American hostage is home
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Fast Forward ‘New Jersey tough’: Gov. Phil Murphy on released Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native
Murphy thanked the Biden and Trump administrations for the relentless efforts to secure the release of the last living American hostage in Gaza
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Fast Forward Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Red Cross
For the first time in more than a year and a half, there are no living Americans who are still held hostage in Gaza
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Fast Forward In Tenafly, NJ, a crowd awaits the release of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity
Alexander, 21, joined the Israel Defense Forces after graduating from Tenafly High School and was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023
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Fast Forward Hamas and Trump say Edan Alexander to be freed from Gaza after US negotiates release
Alexander is the only remaining U.S. citizen among the living hostages held in Gaza
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Fast Forward Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies
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Opinion What does Mamdani’s response to synagogue protests mean for Jews? No one will like the answer.
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Yiddish World New record label boasts young (and female) singers of cantorial music
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Culture Can this LGBTQ+ Jewish organization navigate these turbulent times?
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