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 Jewish film festival in Canada latest event to be canceled over ‘security concerns’
Threats related to war in Gaza cited in calling off concerts, book talks, screenings and more
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Fast Forward Group of rabbis calls on Biden to ignore calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
The Zionist Rabbinic Coalition said it stands with the Israeli people on the goals of the Israel-Hamas war
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Fast Forward New survey shows Biden voters share Schumer’s critique of Netanyahu
Republicans have rushed to embrace Netanyahu after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for a change of leadership in Israel
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Fast Forward Prominent Jewish names join letter to Biden from progressive donors warning against ‘unconditional’ support for Israel
The donors wrote to Biden that disillusionment with the Gaza War may result in a victory for Donald Trump
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Opinion On Purim, there’s a fast before the festival. It’s a ritual I need in these dark times
An ancient rite is an act of mourning, prayer, repentance and remembrance, writes an architect, author and Israeli immigrant
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Fast Forward As Israel struggles to win international support, its star English-language spokesman is suspended
Many of Levy’s fans on social media were clamoring for his reinstatement
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Fast Forward Jews on California campuses stage statewide ‘sleep-in’ protests as Congress launches antisemitism probe into Berkeley
The sleep-in is inspired by Ron Hassner, the chair of Israel studies at Berkeley, who is staying in his office until the university takes steps to address antisemitism
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Fast Forward After a tense call, Jewish umbrella group says it remains ‘distressed’ with Chuck Schumer’s call for elections in Israel
The exchange captured the establishment Jewish community’s stunned reaction to anguished criticism of Israel from one its longest-standing stalwarts
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News Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s selection as JTS commencement speaker roils graduating class
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Culture An Israeli genocide scholar looks to Israel’s history to understand ‘what went wrong’
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News Protesters picket Manhattan synagogue over Israel real estate sale, testing Mamdani and new law
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Opinion I’m an Orthodox student in NYC. I’m grateful Mamdani vetoed the school buffer bill
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Fast Forward Israeli man indicted in attack on Catholic nun in Jerusalem’s Old City
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Fast Forward Jewish real estate magnate Steven Roth likens Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ rhetoric to ‘from the river to the sea’