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 Israelis want out of the Gaza war. But all the exit routes feel like traps
The world might see us as bloodthirsty — they couldn't be more wrong
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Opinion The horror in Gaza is a catastrophe for Jews — this Tisha B’av must be a reckoning
We must mourn not just the violence done to us, but also that we have done to others
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Fast Forward In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm
The move comes amid growing signs that world leaders are increasing willing to jolt the Israeli-Palestinian conflict quagmire in new ways
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Fast Forward A young Jewish organizer takes on Jerry Nadler in a generational challenge
Liam Elkind, co-founder of a pandemic-era nonprofit, runs on generational change, grassroots values and a pro-Israel message
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Fast Forward Marjorie Taylor Greene may be first Republican lawmaker to call Gaza war a ‘genocide’
A far-right firebrand appears to part from her party’s pro-Israel consensus
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Opinion I have the answer to Jon Stewart’s toughest question about Israel
How can you talk to friends who disagree with you about Israel? By focusing on the future
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Opinion Recognizing a Palestinian state is a great way to doom Palestinians
France and the UK risk reviving Hamas, and hardening Israeli resistance to any future deal
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Opinion For Jews who have supported Israel, famine in Gaza may be a breaking point
The 'troubled committed' are facing a crisis — which means that Israel is, too
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News An Israeli restaurant chain said it closed due to boycotts. Protesters are celebrating.
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Opinion Jews are worried about Zohran Mamdani. Here’s why they shouldn’t be
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Film & TV What the new season of ‘Nobody Wants This’ gets right — and very wrong — about Judaism
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Opinion JD Vance just made a critical error in Israel — and time to curb Hamas is running short
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Holy Ground American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows.
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Fast Forward German government pledges record $1B in funding for Holocaust survivor home care
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Fast Forward Vance downplays ‘little skirmishes’ as Israel bombs in Gaza and Hamas fails to return hostages
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Fast Forward Rabbis Angela Buchdahl and Elliot Cosgrove show the split in the pulpit over political endorsements
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