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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News Reporter’s notebook: Covering Israel’s war-torn north is an exercise in dodging danger
In the conflict zone, it’s safer to drive fast then slow because it’s harder for terrorists to target a fast-moving vehicle with a shoulder-borne weapon. It’s one of the many differences from normal life in this upside-down world
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Fast Forward More than 25% of arrested Columbia protesters were not connected to the university, police say
Mayor Eric Adams cited the alleged presence of “outside agitators” as a reason for ordering the NYPD to clear out Hamilton Hall after pro-Palestinian protesters took it over
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Fast Forward Pro-Israel protesters reportedly followed, attacked UCLA student reporters leaving encampment melee
No arrests have been made in an attack on four Daily Bruin journalists
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Antisemitism Decoded ‘USA! USA!’: What happens when conservative students join with pro-Israel Jews
Conservative students teamed up with pro-Israel Jews at the University of North Carolina after protesters took down an American flag
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Fast Forward 90 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Dartmouth, college that drew rare kudos for its Oct. 7 response
A former chair of the Jewish studies department was thrown to the ground and arrested by state riot police during the showdown
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Fast Forward 7 at Northwestern resign over deal to dismantle encampment
Members of an advisory committee to combat antisemitism say they were not consulted
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Fast Forward Poll: 47% of US voters believe campuses should ban pro-Palestinian protests
Survey also shows more voters support humanitarian aid to Palestinians than military aid to Israel
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News At Binghamton University — known to attract Jews but not activists — students set up encampment
Some Jewish students helped erect the encampment. Others say pro-Palestinian activism is diminishing their college experience
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