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 A majority of Democrats are changing their views on Israel. What does that mean for the US-Israel relationship?
More and more Democratic politicians are beginning to support limiting certain weapons transfers to Israel
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Fast Forward ‘Be a human being about this’: Ritchie Torres, Adam Friedland and a sensational confrontation over the Israel-Hamas War
A conversation between a politician and a comedian veered suddenly from bro-ish to anguished when the subject turned to Israel
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Opinion American Jewish institutions have defied immoral Israeli policy before. They need to do it again
Legacy Jewish organizations have essentially absolved the Israeli government of any responsibility in ending the war
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Opinion Israel is not deliberately killing journalists in Gaza. But it does bear responsibility for their deaths
More than 200 Palestinian journalists in Gaza have been killed by the Israeli military
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Fast Forward Democrats withdraw two-state resolution to avoid clash with progressives on Israel and Palestinians
The DNC decision comes amid growing influence of younger activists and progressives pushing a tougher line on Israel
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Fast Forward Netanyahu says ‘tragic mishap’ fueled Gaza hospital strikes that killed 20, including 5 journalists
When asked about the strikes, President Donald Trump told reporters, “I’m not happy about it. I don’t want to see it"
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Fast Forward British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag
The Victorious festival says it is making “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after drawing a backlash
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Fast Forward Trump suggests fewer than 20 Israeli hostages remain alive in Gaza
It is not the first time that Trump has signaled that more hostages were dead than previously publicly acknowledged
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News When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued
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Opinion Trump has forced an impossible choice on American synagogues amid antisemitic attacks
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Fast Forward Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say
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Opinion The one crucial domain in which Iran outwitted Israel
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Fast Forward Democratic voter support for Israel plummets to historic low
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Opinion As Temple Israel, both security training and sacred relationships prepared us for the worst
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Fast Forward US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case
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