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.
Israel-Hamas War
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Opinion Debate makes it clear: Trump has zero good ideas about Gaza and Israel
Trump offered up no policies, and a heavy dose of fatalism, in response to a straightforward question about the Israel-Hamas war
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Fast Forward ‘She hates Israel’ Trump says of Harris during debate
Trump is trying to 'distract from reality,' responded Harris, who also elaborated on the horrors of Oct. 7
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Culture Pro-Palestine protests are at every film festival. What’s new about that?
Protests have become a ubiquitous part of daily life; perhaps we should change how we think about them
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Fast Forward Dozens of NYC rabbis urge major Jewish group to support ceasefire and hostage deal
Sixty-three local rabbis and cantors signed a letter from liberal rabbinic group T’ruah calling for UJA-Federation of NY to publicly support a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Fast Forward Families of American hostages implore debate moderators to address their loved ones’ plight
The US must ‘overcome differences and disagreements and work together toward bringing them home,' the families said
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News What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message
The app has exploded in popularity in Israel following Oct. 7 and is known for its lack of content moderation
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Opinion After three Israelis were killed, a border crisis with Jordan is another nightmare scenario for Israel
Israel can't afford another military conflict on one of its borders — but it might not have a choice
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Opinion Campuses are banning discrimination against Zionists. That’s good news for the pro-Palestinian camp
We should all understand that targeting any group over their desire for self-determination can lead to violence
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News Dutch Jews grapple with ‘weaponization’ of their fear following attack on Israelis
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News What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel
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Opinion Almost all voting groups shifted toward Trump, except American Jews. Why?
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Fast Forward ‘Antisemitic hit-and-run squads’: Amsterdam temporarily bans demonstrations after Israeli soccer fans attacked by street mobs
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Fast Forward Israel’s proposed wartime budget would slash benefits for new immigrants
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Fast Forward ‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel
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Fast Forward Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for a year, citing financial woes
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