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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Fast Forward Harris and Trump court Jews and Arab Americans in the campaign’s homestretch
Both candidates are trying to reassure voters anxious about the wars in Gaza and Lebanon
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Opinion A new McCarthyism is attacking Israeli artists — and risks making all of us dumber
Some of my favorite authors signed onto a new boycott of Israeli cultural institutions. Here's why they're wrong
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Fast Forward Sally Rooney, Percival Everett among thousands of authors pledging to boycott all Israeli literary institutions
A competing letter organized by a pro-Israel group has drawn more than 1,000 signatories, including the authors Cynthia Ozick and Howard Jacobson
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Opinion I have a loved one among the Gaza hostages. Kamala Harris is the candidate I trust to save them
Yes, Donald Trump's pro-Israel bonafides have won him some Jewish support. But he has no plan to help grieving Israeli hostage families like mine
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Fast Forward Devices tagged ‘Free Gaza’ found at ballot drop box fires in Oregon, Washington state
Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in one of the fires
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Fast Forward Report: Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s running mate celebrated the Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Butch Ware is a virulent critic of Israel on social media
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Fast Forward Bernie Sanders: Vote Harris because Gaza is ‘not the only issue’
The message reflects growing concern that voters disaffected by the war will block Harris from the White House
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Fast Forward TikToker arrested for ripping down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli
Amber Matthews accosted the staff of Efi’s Gyro back in March, but was only caught after posting the video this month
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