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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The protester, who unfurled a Palestinian flag, stood silently during the ceremony to mark the anniversary of the uprising against the Nazis
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They were supposed to leave, and the missiles keep landing, but Baguette Shlomi in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, remains open
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Fast Forward Israel reportedly strikes in Iran, days after fending off Iranian missile attack
'To respond to their possible action, we have fingers on the trigger,' an Iranian military commander said Thursday
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News 100+ arrested in day of unrest and mass protest at Columbia University over Gaza and Israel
The mass demonstration at New York City’s Ivy League school and its aftermath represented an escalation after months of tensions over the war
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Books What happens when a free speech group gets boycotted for not speaking out enough
Dozens of authors have withdrawn from PEN America’s literary awards over the Israel-Hamas war
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News Six months into war, Israeli soldiers still count on donations for basic supplies. Why?
Since Oct. 7, fundraising appeals for Israeli soldiers have brought in more than $1 billion
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News Cancellations skyrocket for Passover trips to, from and within Israel
‘My mum is terribly disappointed,’ said one British traveler scared off by Iran’s weekend attack
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Fast Forward Survey: Jews feel close to Israel; its government, not so much
The new survey also found that 72% agreed that Israel, in general, made them proud to be Jewish, while 23% did not feel that way
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