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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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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Fast Forward ‘No Zionists allowed’ at a bar in Salt Lake City. Owner says he’s not an antisemite
This ‘has nothing to do with the beautiful Jewish faith,’ he says. But a state agency is calling for an investigation
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Fast Forward ‘Right time’: J Street, Reconstructionist movement join liberal Zionist call for ceasefire
The call, made in a letter to President Joe Biden, marks a shift in rhetoric from liberal pro-Israel groups
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News With UNRWA under attack over Oct. 7 ties, debate escalates over whether aid agency for Palestinians is a lifeline or threat
The aid agency has long been seen by Palestinians as a vital service provider, and by Israelis as an abettor of Palestinian rejection of Israel
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Fast Forward Subway ads replaced by posters protesting war in Gaza in stealth campaign by artists
Images of rubble, Aaron Bushnell quote and a poem by a Palestinian replace ads for Tinder
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Opinion She was 7 years old. She shared my name. In Gaza, she died an unthinkable death
Graphic images of Sidra Hassouna's death sent shockwaves across the internet. To me, they were personal
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News Parents of American-Israeli hostage hope attending Biden’s State of the Union is one step closer to bringing their son home
Yael and Adi Alexander last spoke to their son, Edan, a lone soldier in the IDF, on the morning of Oct. 7. 'I just want to hug Edan,' Yael said.
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Fast Forward Trump-backed Oklahoma congressional candidate supports Israel — and says the Antichrist will be Jewish
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Fast Forward UK appeals court upholds ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization