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 Angry about Gaza, will uncommitted voters commit to Kamala Harris?
“She is more progressive and sees the humanity of Palestinians more than Biden ever did,” said one
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Politics Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
The Democratic governor cultivated unprecedented ties with an oft-overlooked demographic in Pennsylvania. Now some feel 'betrayed' over Shapiro's stance on the Gaza war
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Opinion Is Netanyahu really trying to scuttle a hostage deal?
Israelis are convinced that their prime minister is deliberately delaying negotiations for his political survival
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Fast Forward Norwegian street artist defends mural of Anne Frank in a keffiyeh
The European Jewish Congress had denounced the mural, meant as a statement against the Gaza war, as “a gross distortion of history.”
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Fast Forward Researchers debunk viral video appearing to show Hamas member threatening ‘rivers of blood’ at Paris Olympics
A man wearing a keffiyeh in the fake video says “rivers of blood will flow through the streets of Paris” due to French support for Israel
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Fast Forward Kamala Harris says ‘I will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris struck a markedly different tone from Biden in her first foray as a presidential candidate into the Israel-Hamas war
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News He was a Jewish hostage in Iran. Now he’s advocating for captives in Gaza
Barry Rosen opens up about Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli captives and his 444 days of darkness
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Culture Netanyahu and anti-Netanyahu protests both warn: ‘Hamas is coming’
Pro-Hamas rhetoric drew condemnation by Kamala Harris during protest in DC, but it represents few protesters
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