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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Culture How Yiddish slogans captured a controversial cover story — and the precarious state of American Jews
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As hopes for a deal to free the captives fade, volunteers say the intensity of energy is beginning to feel hard to sustain
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Fast Forward Worried about antisemitism on TikTok, Jewish federations ask Congress to act
Jewish Federations of North America says TikTok is the 'worst offender by far' in driving antisemitism on social media
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News Meet Zachary Marschall, the Jewish conservative who leads the nation in campus antisemitism investigations
Marschall has filed dozens of complaints alleging that universities have failed their Jewish students — and he’s not done yet
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Fast Forward Israel will officially participate in Eurovision after its latest song submission is approved
Israeli singer Eden Golan will perform the song “Hurricane” at the annual contest in May
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Opinion For Israelis on the frontlines, ‘what is a good future to look forward to?’
From Homer to the Tanakh, young Israelis are turning to different sources for answers
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Opinion Silence your groggers: 6 ideas for Purim pivots in response to the war
A holiday normally associated with revelry needs reimagining this year
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Fast Forward New report describes how Israel prevents humanitarian aid from getting into Gaza
Refugees International says Israel has attacked aid convoys, enforced capricious bans against medicines and water filters, and turned back desperately needed assistance
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Looking Forward My artist grandmother nearly made aliyah. I don’t know what she’d think of Israel today
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