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Fast Forward Biden to Israel’s enemies: Don’t take advantage of Hamas attack to hit harder
Biden’s address followed official comments and was clearly meant to send Iran a warning
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Opinion I’m far from the front lines, but like all Israelis, I am feeling Hamas’ attack firsthand
In Israel, everyone knows someone in danger or mourning, writes journalist Eliyahu Freedman
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Opinion Once Mr. Security, Netanyahu failed to meet Israelis’ most basic security needs. How?
Questions abound about how Hamas’ coordinated attack happened and what happens next, writes Israel Policy Forum CEO David Halperin
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Fast Forward Israeli civilians and soldiers held hostage in Gaza, army spokesperson says
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated that civilians, soldiers, and officers were among the Israelis killed in the violent onslaught commenced by Hamas militants who infiltrated Israeli territory on Saturday morning
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Fast Forward Survivors of massacre at Israeli outdoor rave describe ‘battlefield’
Hundreds of attendees were fired upon from all directions, scattering and hiding wherever they could, witnesses say
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Opinion Israelis on the Gaza border outraged at weeks of government complacency
Israeli kibbutzniks say they’ve been complaining to officials for weeks about Hamas troop movements
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Opinion With Israel and Gaza at war, trivial matters can restore our empathy
Like tzitzit, minor irritations of everyday life can be reminders of our place in the world — and to work to repair it.
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News ‘Aghast’: Jews and non-Jews react to Hamas attack on Israel
Condemnation of Hamas' attack on Israel was widespread and forceful
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