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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Fast Forward Fighting underway inside Gaza as Israel says it will ‘expand’ operations but not to full extent planned
Both U.S. and Israeli officials told ABC News that the incursion was not the ground invasion that Israel has threatened
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Fast Forward A New Yorker is going viral for confronting someone who ripped down Israeli hostage posters
The man confronting the person taking down the posters was, by his own admission, 'not f—ing Jewish'
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News Israel’s antisemitism envoy urges American Jews to fight in the war for public opinion
Michal Cotler-Wunsh called Israel's release of images of victims slain by Hamas an 'Emmett Till' moment for the Jewish state
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News American Jews are mobilizing to free Israeli hostages — will it make a difference?
As relatives of the hostages tour the US to promote their cause, questions remain about what strategy — if any — American Jews should pursue to secure their release
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Opinion The Boston Workers Circle was expelled from a major Jewish coalition. As a board member, I’m heartbroken — and so proud
Civilians in Gaza are being killed at a staggering rate. My Jewish ethics demand we speak up, no matter the cost
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Opinion My mother taught me Jews are above vengeance. The Israel-Hamas war is finally making me doubt her
In the wake of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, understanding the difference between justice and vengeance is crucial
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News War is putting Jewish-Muslim relationships to the test. Some religious leaders are determined to protect them.
Jews and Muslims are grieving separately, and on occasion, together
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Culture Gaza hospital explosion poses questions about how to report to readers who don’t read
Journalists rely on tricks of the trade like attributions to imply doubt, but are readers paying attention?
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