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 ‘They are the real men of Israel’: My cousin was held captive with hostages who died in Gaza — hear her words
This week's news that four hostages had died in captivity was a blow to those who hoped for their return — and those, once held with them, who survived their ordeal
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Fast Forward Student groups at Baruch College stage protest against Hillel, adding to growing trend
The rationale for the protest — according to an Instagram flyer that also said “HILLEL STANDS WITH GENOCIDE” — was a recent trip to an Israeli army base that Hillel organized for students
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Culture A new ‘Hunger Games’ book is coming out — and readers think it will be about Gaza
Suzanne Collins just announced a new prequel, due in 2025, focused on the use of propaganda in war
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Fast Forward Rep. Ritchie Torres slams ‘blithering idiots’ behind the secret Israeli influence op that targeted him
The New York lawmaker, a staunch supporter of Israel, called the campaign by Israel’s Diaspora ministry ’embarrassing’ and ‘racist’
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Opinion Why are American Jewish institutions ignoring the hostage families?
Most major American Jewish organizations have stopped short of criticizing the Netanyahu government or calling for an end to the war
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News NAACP alters statement calling for end to weapon shipments to Israel after criticism
"We do respect the right for Israel to defend itself," a spokesperson said. "But we don't think American tax dollars should be going to bomb civilians."
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Culture Meta is weighing whether ‘from the river to the sea’ is hate speech. But will it matter?
Social media companies have long struggled to effectively apply their moderation standards
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Opinion Israeli civilians will determine Israel’s recovery from the war, not its leaders
Focusing solely on replacing Netanyahu ignores a crucial fact: Many Israelis are already doing the work of repairing their broken society
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Opinion Antisemitism is exploding on the right but the Jewish establishment is focused on the left
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