Welcome to 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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Opinion Take it from someone who’s both Black and Jewish: Ta-Nehisi Coates weaponizes race to spread antisemitism
No, it’s not racist to speak out against The Message.
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Opinion The Haredi draft exemption is tearing Israel apart
As Israelis mark Oct. 7 anniversary, Haredi still won’t serve
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News Israelis are decorating their first sukkahs since Oct. 7 with symbols of the crisis since
Pictures of the hostages and the color yellow are frequent displays in the temporary booths for the for Sukkot holiday
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Fast Forward Is anti-Zionism a sin? We asked the rabbi whose viral Yom Kippur sermon begged the question
A Q&A with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
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Opinion For the sake of Israel, it’s time to retire the word ‘Zionism’
Two professors at Case Western Reserve University urge a linguistic solution to tensions on college campuses
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Opinion Why do American Jews and Christians lack empathy for Palestinians?
Jews and Christians fought for freedom and equality, just not for my people
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Opinion Atoning during a war feels impossible. Instead, resolve to do better
Yom Kippur offers a chance to start anew, even when you can't shake off the weight of what's past
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Politics Ta-Nehisi Coates says Harris funding Gaza war as first Black female president would be ‘nightmare’
‘It does not mean that you don’t vote for Kamala’ he tells Peter Beinart
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Fast Forward Their Pacific Palisades synagogue is standing, but all three rabbis lost their homes
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Opinion Why is Netanyahu poised to OK a ceasefire that’s favorable to Hamas? One word: Trump
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News Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors
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Opinion What a remarkable Torah rescued from Iran — then LA’s fire — can teach about community amid devastation
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Sports Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’
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Fast Forward Israeli leaders convene to approve ceasefire deal
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Fast Forward For many Israelis, prospect of hostage release is tempered by concerns about freeing terrorists
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News Why pro-Palestinian groups are being charged with fraud — and could pro-Israel groups be next?
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