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.
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Opinion Instead of making LGBTQ+ Jews scared of Pride, we should inspire them to march no matter what
Queer Jews are uniquely equipped to face the challenging context Pride celebrations are taking place in this year
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Fast Forward Harvard antisemitism task force finds ‘dire’ situation for Israelis on campus, urges swift action
The task force said students report "political litmus tests" for participation in extracurricular activities
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Fast Forward After spurning Columbia, Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva U to support transfer students
In April, Kraft had announced a split with his alma mater, Columbia University, over the school’s handling of its pro-Palestinian protests
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Politics Pro-Palestinian Democratic Socialists face defeats down the New York ballot
Like Rep. Jamaal Bowman, they tried to leverage anger at Israel into votes
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BINTEL BRIEF I’m losing my religion thanks to the war. Can Jewish tradition guide me?
Bintel says: Jewish tradition contains things you'll love and things you might hate
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Opinion Israel needs to follow through on drafting the Haredim — for the sake of its economy, not just its military
Israel's Supreme Court unilaterally decided the government must draft Haredi Jews. The country's future depends on that decision's implementation
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News Leftist group exhibits art on Israeli streets to avoid censorship
The art collection depicts war as experienced by kids, including Palestinians — a topic organizers say deserves more empathy among Israeli Jews
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Fast Forward Haredim warn of ‘religious war’ after Israel Supreme Court orders yeshiva draft
‘Our people aren’t going to stand for it,’ said one Torah scholar. ‘Just watch.’
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