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 Israelis in New York protest members of Netanyahu’s coalition participating in annual Israel parade
Hundreds have signed a letter protesting the participation of Israeli government officials
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Opinion We’re Israelis who study fascism. This week, our country took a terrifying step toward the abyss
A newly proposed bill aiming to quash political dissent at universities is straight out of the illiberal playbook
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Opinion Families of Oct. 7 victims beg for peace. By ignoring them, Israel’s government dishonors their loved ones’ memories
The needless loss of civilian lives in Gaza is an affront to humanity — and to the Hamas victims Israel's war is being fought, in part, to avenge
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Film & TV Did Labour suspend a candidate for liking a Jon Stewart joke?
The 10-year-old joke about Israel continues to be relevant
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Fast Forward After Oct. 7, just 19% of Israeli Jews believe a Palestinian state can peacefully coexist with Israel
The figure was the lowest since Pew started surveying Israelis in 2013
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Fast Forward Israeli national security adviser predicts war in Gaza will last to the end of the year
Raising the specter of seven more months of fighting could create new tensions with the Biden administration
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News Israel now has its own Strawberry Fields — to honor a hostage whose body was just recovered in Gaza
The IDF last week recovered the body of Michel Nisenbaum, who worked on a farm that showcased how Israel 'made the desert bloom'
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Opinion My fellow supporters of Israel’s war: We must grieve the horrifying deaths of innocent Palestinians in Rafah
Hamas may ultimately be responsible for civilian deaths, but we are still responsible for our humanity
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