Welcome to 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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Music Nova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel in 2025 Eurovision music contest
Raphael got the nod after singing ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” whose lyrics echo the Nova movement’s refrain “We will dance again"
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Opinion Netanyahu’s rejection of an Oct. 7 inquiry is a national disgrace
His coalition's vote against an investigating commission endangers Israel's security
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Books Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year
’10/7: 100 Human Stories,’ was among a number of books on Israel honored by the 74th National Jewish Book Awards
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Fast Forward Released hostage Emily Damari’s injured hand becomes an instant symbol of Israeli defiance
Damari’s injury turned her hand into a “rock on” emoji and the sign for “I love you” in American Sign Language
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Fast Forward Israeli army chief resigns, citing Oct. 7 failures
Herzi Halevi, is the latest senior Israeli leader to announce his resignation in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack
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Fast Forward Trump says he is ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire lasting
He also discussed Gaza, much of which has been destroyed during the war, in real-estate terms
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Fast Forward Hostage families, Steve Witkoff appear onstage at post-inauguration Donald Trump rally
Noa Argamani, whom the Israeli army rescued from Gaza in June, was also on stage
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Fast Forward Inauguration 2025: ‘My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker,’ Trump says
In benediction, Rabbi Ari Berman invoked MAGA and said Trump ‘actually feels' the pain of hostage families
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Opinion Netanyahu’s rejection of an Oct. 7 inquiry is a national disgrace
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