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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Opinion Israel is becoming a pariah state. Here’s what American Jews must do
American Jews can no longer afford to defer to institutions that ask them to check their conscience at the door
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Opinion For new parents, the aid crisis in Gaza is hitting hard
Social media is exposing new parents to the constant suffering of babies and children in Gaza
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Fast Forward Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families
The escalation of Israel’s operations in Gaza has renewed turmoil in reservists’ lives — and resentment about haredi Orthodox Jews who avoid military service
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Opinion After 600 days of war, is it time to retire the phrase ‘tikkun olam’?
As Israeli journalist Ilana Dayan observes, perhaps we can't repair the world — but maybe we can give it a little more air
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Fast Forward Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in address: ‘The cries of parents rise to heaven’
“I renew my appeal to the leaders: cease fire, release all hostages, fully respect humanitarian law,” Leo said
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Fast Forward ‘Sarah, we will continue your mission’: DC Jewish museum shooting victim mourned at Kansas City funeral
Sarah Milgrim’s funeral took place in the same synagogue where she marked her bat mitzvah
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Opinion Netanyahu is at a crossroads: Endless war, or peace?
A regional transformation is still possible if the Israeli leader has the chutzpah
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Fast Forward German chancellor issues rare public criticism of Israel, saying Gaza war ‘can no longer be justified’
“What the Israeli army is doing in the Gaza Strip, I no longer understand,” said Friedrich Merz
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