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 Israel announces daily ‘humanitarian pauses’ to allow Gaza aid distribution amid global outcry
The United Nations said it welcomed the pauses and other moves meant to address a hunger crisis in Gaza
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Opinion The US is turning a blind eye to death and devastation — it isn’t the first time
The American government seems indifferent to starvation in Gaza — just as they were when Jews were dying in WWII
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Opinion Starvation in Gaza is a moral test for Zionists. We’re failing.
To deny Israel's role in this humanitarian disaster is to defy the ideals behind the Jewish state
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Opinion Gaza is starving. Where are the American Jewish leaders?
Privately, Jewish lay leaders are anguished over Gaza. Publicly, they fear being labelled antisemitic
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Fast Forward Trump tower glimmers on Gaza coast in Israeli minister’s AI video promoting ‘voluntary emigration’ of Palestinians
AI versions of Trump and Netanyahu can be seen in the video strolling along a beach in the vision for a redeveloped Gaza
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Fast Forward The largest Reconstructionist synagogue is set to cut ties with the movement over Israel tensions
Kehillat Israel’s move exemplifies fractures in progressive Judaism after Oct. 7.
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Fast Forward Youth wing of the Democratic Party passes amendment opposing Israel’s ‘ongoing genocide in Gaza’
The amendment underscores growing fault lines between Israel and the Democratic party
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Opinion The language of ‘globalize the intifada’ is terrible — for Palestinians
Violent rhetoric can't help realize Palestinian aspirations for a better future. But an American Muslim leader who models nuance can
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