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 The AI-fueled fever dream of ‘Trump Gaza’ is gaudy and abhorrent. But it identifies a real problem
There are meaningful reasons that so many in Israel dream of a simple end to the tangle of problems posed by Gaza
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Fast Forward ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you all,’ Yarden Bibas tells his sons and wife at their funeral
Thousands of Israelis lined the streets as Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were killed in Hamas captivity, were buried
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Opinion Students were expelled for protesting my Columbia class on Israel. Here’s what they taught me
Israeli and American Jews understand this kind of incident through very different frameworks
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Fast Forward Trump administration pushes for release of last living American hostage in Gaza
White House envoy Steve Witkoff said securing Edan Alexander’s freedom is a top priority as ceasefire talks continue
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Fast Forward Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, threatening ceasefire deal, after Shiri Bibas’ body returned
The delay followed Saturday's release of six living hostages from Gaza, including two held for a decade
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Opinion I’m Palestinian. Here’s why Trump’s Gaza gambit might just work
U.S. intervention could be exactly what the Middle East needs — but might not look like the president expects
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Opinion Trump has offered Israel an easy way out of more ceasefire talks. Will Netanyahu take it?
A fragile peace is about to encounter a very serious test
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Fast Forward At Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square, Israelis mourn — and vow to keep fighting for the captives who remain
The ongoing pain of some hostage families mixed with the grief that coursed through the gathering
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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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