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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News A synagogue leased its space to a mosque for Ramadan. It lasted a day.
Fury, resignations and an interfaith partnership shattered after decision to cover up hostage posters causes uproar
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Books Writers reject festival invite from PEN America over Gaza war response
Jewish author Naomi Klein is one of several writers and activists to accuse the organization of violating its 'professed commitment to peace'
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Opinion Israel’s war is making American Jews unsafe. So why are so many still supporting it?
Reckoning with surging antisemitism means reckoning with Israel's role in fomenting it
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News Floyd Mayweather has a long record of domestic violence. Why are supporters of Israel embracing him?
The boxing champion — and recent 'Champion of Israel' award recipient — has never acknowledged wrongdoing in his cases. These Jewish groups don't seem to mind.
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Fast Forward Columbia University mulling reinstating student groups critical of Israel
The school is now involved into a lawsuit brought on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace
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Politics Schumer says Netanyahu ‘stuck in the past,’ calls for new Israeli elections
‘There needs to be a fresh debate about the future of Israel after Oct. 7’ Schumer said in a Senate floor speech
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Fast Forward The man sending $800M in post-Oct. 7 donations to Israel on where the money goes
“If the government is going to be too slow, or the government decides it’s not in their coverage agenda, we’re going to step in and do what’s needed"
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Fast Forward After drawing protests in NJ and Canada, Israeli real estate tour cancels Brooklyn stop over security concerns
The events have drawn increased interest from potential buyers and harsh protests since the Israel-Hamas war began
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