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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Fast Forward In landmark ruling, Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
The ruling could be a major jolt to Israel’s governing coalition.
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Politics Is Jamaal Bowman pro-Palestinian enough for pro-Palestinians?
AIPAC has pumped money into a Democratic primary challenge against Bowman over his criticism of Israel — the left must rally behind him
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Politics Not just Bowman and Congress: Israel and Gaza are also an issue in NYC local races
Progressives in down-ballot races have also made criticism of Israel central to their campaigns
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Fast Forward Netanyahu recommits to Biden’s proposed hostage deal after families release grim video
Netanyahu had come under fire for saying he was ready for a partial deal but planned to press ahead with the war
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Fast Forward Victims of Oct. 7 attack sue UNRWA for allegedly laundering money for Hamas
The lawsuit is the latest in a string that victims have launched in U.S. courts since Oct. 7.
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Opinion Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now
Instead of doing everything he can to bring our families home, Israel's prime minister is attacking us
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Fast Forward What the LA synagogue pro-Palestinian protest was really about
President Biden said he was 'appalled' by the scenes outside Adas Torah
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Fast Forward Stanford task force documents ‘widespread and pernicious’ antisemitism on campus since Oct. 7
The report is the first major detailed examination of antisemitism at an elite college to be published since the war’s outbreak
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News Ben Shapiro is mounting a last stand against right-wing antisemitism. It’s not going well.
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