Beth Harpaz worked at the Forward as a copy editor, reporter and Bintel Brief columnist from 2022 to 2025. She previously covered politics and breaking news for The Associated Press.
Beth HarpazSenior Reporter
By Beth Harpaz
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Fast Forward Food fight in a Yale dining hall: couscous or ‘Israeli couscous’?
A stew over naming rights for Middle Eastern food bubbles up on campus — and leads to expressions of real pain and anger online
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Fast Forward University of Texas instructors suspended for expressing support for Palestinian cause in student message
UT says teaching assistants misused school platform to express views; faculty demands their reinstatement
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Fast Forward Deborah Kass’ iconic ‘OY/YO’ sculpture covered by Palestinian flag in Brooklyn Museum protest
The piece was not damaged during the weekend demonstration, which also included banners displayed inside the museum building
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Fast Forward Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine walkout and protest face disciplinary action
Undergrads cited for disruptive activities as university president Claudine Gay faces pressure to resign
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Progressive US Jewish group says scale of suffering in Gaza is ‘unfathomable’ and warns of ‘moment of truth’ for US-Israel relations
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Jewish high school seniors are crossing dream schools off their lists and replacing them with colleges where they believe Jews are welcome
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Fast Forward UCLA newspaper fires Jewish student reporter who spoke at pro-Palestinian rally
The paper’s editor said its ethical standards prohibit attending rallies. The reporter, Eli Nachimson, is seeking legal counsel
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Fast Forward NYU Law students remove bar association president who blamed Israel for Hamas attack
The ousted student lost a job offer and started a GoFundMe to pay for therapy, groceries and to support other pro-Palestinian students
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