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.
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Opinion A time to sob, and to dance: Why does the joy of the hostage release feel so painful?
The wounds of the past two years won't heal quickly
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Fast Forward 2 more deceased hostages, including only woman, returned to Israel as Hamas says it has freed all it can
Nineteen hostages remain unaccounted for
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Fast Forward Simchat Torah in Hostages Square lays bare divide over just how much to celebrate yet
Nineteen deceased hostages remain in Gaza, but 20 were released alive on the eve of the holiday
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Opinion War strained the Israel-Vatican bond. Will the pope use the ceasefire to heal those wounds?
In the first several months of his papacy, Pope Leo has worked to express empathy for both Palestinians and Israelis
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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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