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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Fast Forward How phase one of the Gaza peace plan is beginning to fray
The return of living hostages to Israel was met with joy, but the failure to deliver more deceased hostages is cascading to create delays in aid to Gaza
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Opinion Trump drew Arab leaders into a historic peace agreement. Too bad about the one glaring caveat
The president's latest theatrics could change the Middle East — if absolutely everything goes right
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Opinion ‘They’re fed up’: Post-ceasefire, Israel faces an enormous political reckoning
Two years after Oct. 7, there are reasons to celebrate — and to stay concerned
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Fast Forward Hamas releases remains of just 4 deceased hostages, leaving 24 still unaccounted for
The group is supposed to release all hostages’ remains under the ceasefire deal
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Fast Forward Kamala Harris on whether Israel committed genocide: ‘We should all step back and ask this question’
The former vice president has faced pro-Palestinian protesters throughout her current book tour
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Fast Forward Jews let go of hostage rituals with gratitude and grief
With the hostages home, Jews struggle to let go of the prayers and rituals that grew out of Oct. 7
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Fast Forward Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech
Speaking as the hostages returned from Gaza, Trump celebrated the ceasefire and made more news of his own
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Opinion The hostages are home. The fight for their future is far from over
It's time to celebrate — and also time to plan
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Fast Forward Unarmed man who tackled Bondi Beach Hanukkah attacker identified as Ahmed al-Ahmed
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Opinion I grew up believing Australia was the best place to be Jewish. This Hanukkah shooting forces a reckoning I do not want.
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Fast Forward Hanukkah shooting leaves at least 15 dead at Australia’s most popular beach
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Fast Forward Father and son suspects in Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram by law enforcement
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