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.
Israel-Hamas War
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Opinion Trump has offered Israel an easy way out of more ceasefire talks. Will Netanyahu take it?
A fragile peace is about to encounter a very serious test
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Fast Forward At Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square, Israelis mourn — and vow to keep fighting for the captives who remain
The ongoing pain of some hostage families mixed with the grief that coursed through the gathering
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Fast Forward Kushner and Witkoff tout real estate expertise in shaping Trump’s Gaza policy
At a Saudi-sponsored Miami investment summit, the two Trump confidantes reflect on their unconventional path to diplomacy and roles in Middle East negotiations
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Opinion Jewish moms look at our children and think of Anne Frank. Now, we’ll think of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, too
I am so furious that the world is still not a safe place for Jewish babies
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Opinion The media is not showing the extent of Hamas’ barbarity — is that a mistake?
Respecting the families of murdered and tortured hostages is understandable, but it may come at the cost of truth
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Opinion For Ariel and Kfir Bibas, two empty chairs are symbols of a devastating loss
‘People were most emotional in front of this display’
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Fast Forward Israel grieves as bodies said to be of hostages Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, Oded Lifshitz return from Gaza
“I didn’t do enough to save them,” said an Israeli onlooker paying final respects to four captives coming home in coffins
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Letters What Peter Beinart misunderstands about Jewish values
Well-meaning debate is central to Judaism — which Israel's critics sometimes forget
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Opinion Elon Musk is doing everything conspiracy theorists accuse George Soros of
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Fast Forward ‘Modern-day Mein Kampf’: NYC Mayor Adams under fire for Hitler reference as calls for his resignation mount
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Fast Forward Why was there a pro-Hitler, Holocaust-denying ad on X?
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News Elon Musk has made some disturbing comments about Jews. Here’s a list.
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Opinion Trump has offered Israel an easy way out of more ceasefire talks. Will Netanyahu take it?
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Fast Forward Steve Bannon makes gesture resembling Nazi salute at conservative conference
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Opinion Eric Adams said he’d ‘collaborate’ on immigration enforcement — so did Vichy France during WWII
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Fast Forward German Jews express alarm after J.D. Vance’s comments boost far-right AfD ahead of election
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