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 Frustrated with Israel for not stopping settler violence, Biden administration bans entry to extremists
Most of the statement focuses on Biden’s frustration with Israel for ignoring his pleas to rein in extremist settlers
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Culture A ‘heartbroken’ Palestinian author confronts his prominent father’s murder, a history of international betrayal and devastation in Gaza
Raja Shehadeh and his father, Aziz, emerged as leading Palestinian lawyers in their generations. A new book explores their different approaches to challenging the Israeli government — and the personal cost of their shared vision.
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Culture Why an Israel-born comic is hoping his latest act becomes irrelevant as soon as possible
For Shahak Shapira, there is power and relief in responding to the war with comedy
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Culture No, the Israel-Hamas war is not a diet plan, or any other marketing gimmick
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Fast Forward Sylvan Adams, philanthropist known for boosting cycling in Israel, gives $100M to help Ben-Gurion U after Oct. 7
The gift is the largest ever to an Israeli university and on par with the biggest to any university anywhere
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Fast Forward Virginia cultural festival says it won’t hold a menorah lighting due to Israel-Hamas war
"It was a kick in the gut," said Rabbi Mendy Heber, of Chabad of Williamsburg
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Fast Forward An IDF soldier killed a civilian who shot at terrorists, raising hard questions about vigilante culture in Israel
The civilian's death has drawn scrutiny to the ways in which Israel’s right-wing government has encouraged everyday Israelis to own guns and fight terror themselves
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Fast Forward Despite bus driver boycott, thousands attend pro-Israel rally in Ottawa
Local Jewish leaders called the event, organized by Jewish federations across Canada and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, a historic gathering
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