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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Fast Forward NYC’s Israel parade this year will stress solidarity — and security — over celebration
The solemn approach extends even to the name of the event: Last year it was the Celebrate Israel Parade. This year, it’s Israel Day on Fifth.
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Fast Forward Images of death and devastation in Rafah rattle some of Israel’s most ardent defenders
Some activists who have previously defended Israel’s military campaign in Gaza said they could not look away from the violence in Rafah
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Opinion Will the IDF’s ‘tragic mistake’ in Rafah spell the end of the war?
An airstrike that killed at least 45 civilians, which even Netanyahu has decried, could take pressure on Israel past the tipping point
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Fast Forward Israeli strike kills dozens in displaced persons camp in Rafah, prompting IDF investigation
The strike came days after a ruling by the International Court of Justice in the Hague ordered Israel to halt its invasion of Rafah, which began earlier this month
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Sports The Jewish Sports Report: Israeli basketball team reunites in NYC after being torn apart by Oct. 7
One member of the team was taken hostage and returned to Israel with his sister as part of a ceasefire deal and hostage release in November
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News Why a Harvard rabbi walked off the stage at commencement
Some have accused featured speaker Maria Ressa, a champion of free speech, of trafficking in antisemitism
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Fast Forward International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its Rafah operation
There is no military mechanism to enforce the ruling absent a resolution by the U.N. Security Council
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Culture Israel’s Jewish humor show offers a serious message for a dark time: We will survive
'I know this is a tough time, but remember, I got past Pharaoh — you can get past this,' said an actor playing Moses
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News Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s selection as JTS commencement speaker roils graduating class
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Film & TV A new documentary challenges stereotypes about Orthodox Jewish women — and their wigs
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News Analysis: As Democrats unite behind Platner, Schumer’s future as leader faces tests
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Sports NBA coach Steve Kerr: ‘Israel sought revenge for Oct. 7 and now 72,000 Palestinians have been killed’
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