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 Watch: Omer Neutra funeral, slain American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza
Parents Ronen and Orna Neutra called on President-elect Trump to free the hostages taken by Hamas in Oct. 7 attack
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Fast Forward ‘Nothing is as addictive as power’: Rachel Goldberg-Polin slams politicians for inaction on hostages
Her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage on Oct. 7 and killed by Hamas several months ago
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Sports Linebacker’s ejection for late hit vindicates pro-Israel fans put off by his cleats
Azeez Al-Shaair's pro-Palestinian activism came into focus after he was ejected for a tackle on Trevor Lawrence
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Fast Forward ‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives
“Leadership will only be revealed in actions and results going forward,” the family said
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Fast Forward Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas: Release the hostages or there will be ‘hell to pay’
The families of American hostages in Gaza are urging President-elect Donald Trump to help secure a deal before his inauguration
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News Viral statistics about Nova survivors’ suicides are unsubstantiated. But everyone agrees they’re in crisis.
An Israeli lawmaker said there had been dozens of suicides among survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. Shirel Golan’s is the only one known
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Fast Forward Omer Neutra, American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, confirmed killed on Oct. 7
Neutra’s parents parents Orna and Ronen have become prominent faces of the movement to free the hostages, and spoke at the Republican National Convention this past summer
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Fast Forward Trump names two of his in-laws, one Jewish and one Arab, to key diplomatic roles
Charles Kushner is the father-in-law of Ivanka Trump; Massad Boulos is the father-in-law of Tiffany Trump
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