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.
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News Ben & Jerry’s co-founder was arrested this week — it was far from the first time
Since the ice cream company was founded in 1978, activism has been (half) baked into the brand's DNA
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News 11 experts on what might end the Gaza war
More than 19 months after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, calls are mounting for the war to end, even among those who once supported it
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Opinion Edan Alexander’s release was the last good news we’ll get from wartime Israel
I celebrated my fellow Tenafly native's freedom. But there are too many reasons to believe the future for other hostages is bleak.
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Art How the war changed an artist’s life, his politics — and his painting
Before Oct. 7, Sam Griffin's work was personal and introspective; then he was drafted into the Israeli army
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Fast Forward Fate of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar unclear following Israeli strike
The strike was reportedly executed rapidly, with bunker-busting bombs, and Palestinian reports say it killed 16 people
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Sports ‘Regrettable’ pro-Israel tweets land Florida hockey exec in penalty box
An opposing team fan asked Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu to defend Israel's war tactics. He took the bait.
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Opinion The staggering hypocrisy behind Trump’s deal to free the last living American hostage
Intermediary Bishara Bahbah has accused Israel of genocide — which has earned other critics detention
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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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Opinion Israel is becoming a pariah state. Here’s what American Jews must do.
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Fast Forward Paris synagogues and Holocaust memorial vandalized with green paint on Shabbat
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Fast Forward Radiohead’s Thom Yorke criticizes Netanyahu, Hamas and pressure on artists to opine on Gaza
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