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.
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Fast Forward ‘Where are they now?’ Hunter Biden blasts protesters of his father’s pro-Israel polices, calls Netanyahu a ‘monster’
The scandal-plagued son of the former president blasted Trump’s alliance with Netanyahu and warned that Iran’s threat is exaggerated
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Fast Forward 25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites
Daily shootings kill Gazans seeking aid under U.S.-Israel distribution system
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Culture Why a Gaza doctor’s striking video about starving babies has gone viral
The doctor in the video is gaunt, visibly malnourished himself, yet he only mentions the hunger of the babies in his care
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News Cuisine in the crossfire — how Israeli and kosher restaurants have become targets in the Israel-Hamas war
Since Oct. 7, food establishments have increasingly become sites of vandalism and protest
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Fast Forward Mandy Patinkin calls on Jews to reflect on Gaza war: ‘is this acceptable and sustainable?’
“To watch what is happening, for the Jewish people to allow this to happen to children and civilians of all ages in Gaza, for whatever reason, is unconscionable and unthinkable,” said Patinkin
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Fast Forward Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father expresses frustration with Netanyahu as latest truce talks falter
The Israeli prime minister denounced a New York Times report laying out how he has scuttled deals to stay in power
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Opinion The scourge of Netanyahu’s self-interest has brought Zionism to its breaking point
The Times confirmed what we all knew about Israel's prime minister. There's only one way this ends — and it's grim
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Opinion The dark reality masked by the garish Trump-Netanyahu lovefest
Hostages are starving. So are Palestinian civilians. But at least the president has, theoretically, been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Fast Forward Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies
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Opinion What does Mamdani’s response to synagogue protests mean for Jews? No one will like the answer.
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Yiddish World New record label boasts young (and female) singers of cantorial music
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Culture Can this LGBTQ+ Jewish organization navigate these turbulent times?
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