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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Forwarding the News Israel at war: The latest updates, analysis and eyewitness accounts
After the bloodiest day for Jews since the Holocaust, stories of death, devastation and politics. Plus: How one Israeli woman stalled her captors for 20 hours by giving them cookies and Coke Zero.
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News Scene of Hamas attack on outdoor rave in Israel reveals grim evidence of how slaughter unfolded
The death toll from the party has surpassed 250, and the desperate search for the missing continues amid burned cars, thousands of scattered bullet casings, personal effects, and an overwhelming scent of blood
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Fast Forward Awaiting rescue, Israeli woman stalled Hamas terrorists for 20 hours by giving them cookies and Coke Zero
Recounting her ordeal to the press, Rahel Edri says she served her Hamas captors drinks and joked around with them until rescue forces could arrive
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Fast Forward Israeli army reservists stranded abroad scramble to find flights back to join their units
WhatsApp groups of Israelis overseas are looking for ways, and money, to get a spot on the few flights still entering the country to respond to their emergency call-ups amid the Gaza war
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Fast Forward 4 Argentine Israelis dead, others missing from kibbutzes after Hamas attack
The distress is being acutely felt in Buenos Aires, which until Saturday held the ignominious record of being the site of the worst terrorist attack on Jews since the Holocaust
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News Why do Republicans keep falsely claiming Biden helped fund Hamas?
The accusation, which the White House called a lie, is rooted in a deal with Iran last month that resulted in the release of 5 American hostages
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News Dems and GOP united on Israel against Hamas, but will gridlock halt progress?
Unlike previous rounds of fighting with the Palestinian group, even progressive lawmakers are supporting Israel, but the caustic atmosphere in Washington could block legislation on military and diplomatic aid.
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News A peace activist, a soldier: Stories of Americans missing or dead in Hamas invasion begin to emerge
American stories are taking shape as Israel strives to identify the hundreds of people who are dead and dozens who are missing in Saturday’s attack
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