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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Oct. 7: One Year Later — Teen Voices The valuable lesson that Oct. 7 taught me
I don't live in constant fear, but I've grown and changed in my observation of Judaism
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Oct. 7: One Year Later — Teen Voices How Oct. 7 changed my life as a Jewish Latino American teenager
Once, I felt secure in the Jewish and American parts of my identity‚ not anymore
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Oct. 7: One Year Later Watermelons, dogtags, red hands — a guide to the symbols of Oct. 7 and its aftermath
A guide to the terms and symbols that have become unavoidable since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war
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Opinion With killing of Hezbollah’s chief, Israel occupies the inarguable moral high ground
Nothing is black-and-white in the Middle East — except, perhaps, the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah
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Oct. 7: One Year Later A different closet: Queer Zionists navigate the post-Oct. 7 dating scene
Pro-Israel Jews have come to expect hostility on dating apps. It can be even worse in person.
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Opinion Netanyahu delivered fire and brimstone at the UN — but who was he trying to impress?
It appears Israel's prime minister was aiming for an audience of one
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News Analysis: Netanyahu will address the United Nations. Here’s why it’s his favorite stage.
Netanyahu has delivered at least 12 speeches at the United Nations. Here’s what he wants to achieve with the next.
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Opinion He’s a Muslim Israeli who was close with Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Now he’s mourning his friend — and seeking change
'This is the time to unite, Arabs and Jews,’ said Yanal Jabarin
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News Your complete guide to Trump’s Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet
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Looking Forward How a cup of coffee keeps one man feeling close to the hostages in Gaza
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Fast Forward The Jewish Sport Report: Lindsay Gottlieb’s historic win and other Jewish sports highlights from this week
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Culture In the shadows of Nazi viciousness, an unlikely story of love and heroism blooms
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