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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An open letter cites three recent instances in which signatories think Yale had an insufficient response to antisemitic behavior
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News In Jerusalem, a market blooms to help Gaza-area farmers hit hard by the war
"It's not just about buying fruits and vegetables," one customer said. It's "to support not only farmers but each other"
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Fast Forward Two Catholic colleges promise ‘expedited’ admissions to Jewish students and a refuge from antisemitism
'Our radical fidelity to Christ and the Catholic faith demands of us fraternal charity toward our Jewish brothers and sisters,' said the president of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio
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Israel Therapy Israel Therapy: Should I sign onto an open letter calling for a cease-fire?
A checklist to help you think through signing anything to do with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Culture Cancel culture comes for a documentary about Jews critical of Israel
'Israelism' exposes attempts to control the narrative about Israel. Now those same forces are coming for the film
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Fast Forward Ventura County DA: Paul Kessler death does not ‘meet the elements of a hate crime,’ though investigation is ongoing
The district attorney overseeing the investigation into pro-Israel protestor Paul Kessler's death said a possible hate crime is still under review
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Looking Forward What Israel should actually be doing inside Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
By helping to treat the wounded, the IDF has an opportunity to fulfill its aspiration of being the world’s most moral army.
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