Welcome to 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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News Benny Gantz walked out. Will Netanyahu survive?
Gantz’s resignation from the war cabinet could impact the U.S. partnership with Israel and lead to the ouster of the prime minister. Here's everything you need to know
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News Israeli battlefield commanders explain why they are breaking IDF rules to solicit donated gear
“The army claims nothing is missing,” said one senior commander. “But look at me, from head to toe, I am covered in donated gear. Everything except for the weapon"
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Fast Forward Thousands protest Biden’s Israel policies outside White House
A protest is a harbinger of continued anger on the left with U.S. Israel policy as the country heads into presidential and congressional elections
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Fast Forward Benny Gantz quits war cabinet as Israeli government’s unified front crumbles
Gantz is positioning himself as a rival to Netanyahu
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Fast Forward 42% of Jews have felt unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public since Oct. 7, study finds
The survey demonstrates American Jewish discomfort in social settings since Oct. 7
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ANALYSIS With Gantz resignation, Netanyahu loses centrist partner at pivotal moment in the war. Will anything change?
Benny Gantz's departure will increase U.S. and international pressure on Netanyahu, But domestically, it could strengthen his grip on power
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Opinion ‘Bring them home’ means different things to Israelis and American Jews
The messaging behind the “free the hostages ” activism range from harsh criticism of the Netanyahu government to apolitical calls for solidarity
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Opinion The hostage rescue is a joyous distraction. A deal is still key
To save the rest of the hostages, push Hamas and Israel to negotiate
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Fast Forward Trump says Jews would deserve much of the blame if he loses
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Opinion This GOP candidate has always been antisemitic — so why are Republicans only panicking about him now?
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Opinion A daring attack on Hezbollah may reveal Israel’s strengths — and its most terrifying weakness
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Fast Forward Steve Witkoff, Trump’s golf buddy when would-be assassin took aim, said they became friends over a ham sandwich
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Fast Forward Republican senator refuses to condemn Trump’s remark that election loss would be Jews’ fault
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Opinion Israel’s next war front: Why Lebanon is different than Gaza
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Fast Forward Civilian effort to equip Israeli soldiers for war with Hezbollah ratchets up alongside hostilities
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Oct. 7: One Year Later How 10/7 — like 9/11 before it — irrevocably changed the meaning of a pair of numbers
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