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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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 In first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages
“I am deeply pained by what is happening,” Leo said in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff
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Opinion It looks like Israel totally underestimated Trump
The Israeli right thought they had an ally in the US president. They may have to think again.
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