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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he ADL, NAACP and other groups back legislation that would ban masks at public gatherings, and drew parallels with the Ku Klux Klan masks.
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“There’s an aspect of death in Israel that is communal”
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Culture How Gaza became an online clapback to anything (and I mean anything) you disagree with
Posts about invasive plants, sunburns and eating disorders are all plagued by commenters comparing their trials to war
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Opinion Today’s antisemitism will not end when the war in Gaza does
The normalization of antisemitism in society is redefining how Jews will exist in the world
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Politics What would Donald Trump do in Gaza?
Some critics of the Biden administration say there's no difference between the two candidates on Israel policy. They're dead wrong.
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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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