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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Fast Forward Vice President Harris cheered for calling for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza
Kamala Harris added that it should last ‘at least for the next six weeks’ to get hostages out and humanitarian aid into Gaza
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Opinion 100 Gazans were killed trying to get food. Jews should be outraged
Judaism demands we hold their suffering in our hearts alongside concern for Israel
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News Wartime wildflowers draw few visitors: ‘Now all their red makes me think of is blood’
Israelis flock to makeshift memorials for those killed at the Nova music festival instead
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Fast Forward Second Israeli song entry for Eurovision in dispute as contest deadline approaches
The dispute over the song is the latest stage in an ongoing controversy over Israel’s participation in the annual competition
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Fast Forward Hunter College Hillel decries ‘hateful slogans’ after protesters demand Jews on campus ‘pick a side’
A video of a demonstration at Hunter on Wednesday shows a protest leader chanting, “We say no to genocide, Jews on campus pick a side"
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Opinion Should Jews start asking if it’s safe to stay in the United States?
A Broadway play sparks questions about home, antisemitism and security
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Special Report ‘Astonishing’ volume of investigations tests legal protections for Jewish students
The Department of Education has opened 48 cases tied to antisemitism at colleges and universities since Oct. 7, most related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Fast Forward US blocks UN Security Council resolution blaming Israel for dozens of deaths during humanitarian aid delivery
“We don’t have all the facts on the ground – that’s the problem,” said Robert Wood, the deputy U.S. ambassador to the UN
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