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 Purim joy is not simple this year. What does a responsible Purim look like?
To truly tap into the joy of Purim, we must confront two themes in the megillah: Jewish existential fear and Jewish force
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Opinion ‘An act of faith’: I attended my first anti-Netanyahu protest — and confronted my own complacency
Almost six months into war, protesters are still showing up to demand change — even as hope wanes
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Opinion Rampant hate, no transparency, antisemitism behind the scenes: Why Jews should support a TikTok sale
A sale won't immediately fix the problems plaguing the beleaguered social media app. But it's an essential first step
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Fast Forward Jared Kushner: Israel should consider settling Palestinians from Gaza to Negev desert
Former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser also said that Gaza’s “waterfront property could be very valuable”
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Film & TV Over 450 Jewish Hollywood professionals slam ‘blood libel’ of Jonathan Glazer Oscar speech
The open letter critiqued 'The Zone of Interest’ director linking the Holocaust to Israel’s war in Gaza
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News ‘We see our history in their eyes’: Why Ireland is so staunchly pro-Palestinian
Ireland has historically favored the Palestinians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a sympathy that has manifested over the years in its diplomacy and culture
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Fast Forward White House confirms death in Gaza of Hamas No. 3 Marwan Issa
Issa is alleged to have masterminded the Oct. 7 attack; Israel had said for more than a week that it had been examining whether it had killed him
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Fast Forward NYC residents clean up pro-Palestinian graffiti left on Effy’s, a kosher restaurant
“This is the next step of what the antisemites are doing,” said Elisha Fine, one of the volunteers who cleaned up the sidewalk. “First they start with the posters, then they move to the businesses. When are they coming to us? That’s why we’re here"
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