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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Politics Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election Day
The Michigan man, who was arrested, “also smelled like he doused part of his clothing with fuel,” police said
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Politics Could Donald Trump’s win end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home?
Whether Trump can bring an end to the war depends on specifics that Trump has not yet offered; on Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces pressures that extend well beyond Trump; and on the definitions of the words “war” and “end."
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News Analysis Gaza didn’t cost Harris the election. But her approach pointed to a broader problem
Pro-Palestinian organizers say the problem was her focus on courting moderates, including Republicans, rather than motivating the party’s left flank
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Politics Trump’s reelection is a disaster. But it could also save the Middle East
In a region resistant to diplomacy, Trump's strongarming approach might prove to be exactly what's needed
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Opinion Benjamin Netanyahu firing Yoav Gallant is a staggeringly reckless decision
Israel’s defense minister gets the boot as Israel faces war and a diplomatic showdown with the US
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Politics Left-wing voters use ‘vote swapping’ to protest Harris — without throwing election to Trump
The website Swap Your Vote helps voters exchange protest votes in blue states for Harris votes in swing states
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Fast Forward Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid domestic tensions and a multi-front war
Netanyahu fired Gallant against the backdrop of a leaks investigation involving one of the prime minister’s aides
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Politics Uncommitted movement decries accusations that it was ‘bought’
A donation from a Democratic-aligned group is a sign, critics say, that it compromised its mission
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