This is 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 ‘A long record of failure’: Is it time to put the two-state solution to rest?
Two Oslo negotiators argue in their new book that it's time to reckon with narratives, not logic
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Fast Forward Jewish lawmaker who shared stage with Jerry Seinfeld condemns his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison
“Just say you don’t like Jews,” the Jewish comedian said at a Duke University event with Omer Shem Tov, a freed Israeli hostage
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Fast Forward Canada is ‘evaluating’ its ties with Israel following Qatar strike, foreign minister says
Anita Anand had been asked whether Canada would follow the European Commission in seeking to sanction Israel over the attack
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Fast Forward Spain’s prime minister draws criticism after saying lack of nuclear weapons limits role in stopping Gaza war
“We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive, but that doesn’t mean we won’t stop trying,” Pedro Sánchez said as he enacted sanctions on Israel
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Opinion Is the true Zionist ideal blind support of Israel, or loving criticism?
If you love a country, you have an obligation to want it to be the best possible version of itself
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Fast Forward Emma Stone, Jonathan Glazer join growing list of Hollywood figures boycotting Israeli film institutions
Israeli film industry leaders say the ban is counterproductive and targets “precisely those who are committed to fostering dialogue"
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Fast Forward White House condemns Israeli strike in Qatar, as sense mounts that Hamas leaders may have survived
US lawmakers and Jewish groups were split on the unprecedented strike
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Opinion Israel’s strike in Qatar: An audacious bid for victory, or just another foolhardy provocation?
Israel just rewrote the script on the Middle East conflict
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Fast Forward ‘Murdered for speaking truth’: Netanyahu and US Jewish leaders mourn Charlie Kirk
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Culture Charlie Kirk kept a ‘Jewish Sabbath.’ What did he mean by that?
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Fast Forward At least 5 countries have said they will or could boycott Eurovision if Israel is included
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Opinion ‘A long record of failure’: Is it time to put the two-state solution to rest?
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