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 American hostage Keith Siegel reportedly to be released from Gaza next week
The report on NBC News, citing Israeli sources, is a sign that Siegel is alive
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Fast Forward Hostages Daniela Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev released from Gaza in choreographed ceremony
All are Israeli soldiers, an apparent breach of Hamas’ ceasefire agreement with Israel, which stipulated that civilian women be released first
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Fast Forward Report: Freed hostage Emily Damari asked if American-Israeli Keith Siegel could take her place
Damari’s request was rejected, according to the report by Israel’s Channel 12 news
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News Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s high school has lost 10 graduates in the Gaza war. Where does it go next?
Jerusalem’s Himmelfarb High School has long been a prominent avatar of religious Zionist idealism
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Culture Think antisemitism was bad on TikTok? Wait till you see Rednote
While TikTok bans 'Free Palestine,' RedNote teems with antisemitism far beyond support for Palestinians
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Music Nova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel in 2025 Eurovision music contest
Raphael got the nod after singing ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” whose lyrics echo the Nova movement’s refrain “We will dance again"
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Opinion Netanyahu’s rejection of an Oct. 7 inquiry is a national disgrace
His coalition's vote against an investigating commission endangers Israel's security
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Books Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year
’10/7: 100 Human Stories,’ was among a number of books on Israel honored by the 74th National Jewish Book Awards
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Opinion Trump has forced an impossible choice on American synagogues amid antisemitic attacks
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