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 Thousands of Germans and wide range of politicians show up to pro-Israel Berlin rally
It was likely the largest in Europe since Hamas’ attacks on Israel on Oct. 7.
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Opinion Cosgrove: Jewish law can guide Israel to fight a just war
“The question is not whether Israel has the right to defend itself, but whether Israel will be smart and moral in this war of obligation.”
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Politics ‘The feeling is, wow’: Orthodox attitude toward Biden shifts amid show of support for Israel
Regardless, recent polls show Orthodox Jews leaning heavily toward the Republican presidential candidate by a wide margin
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News As Israel wages war on Hamas, colleges and companies take flak over their responses
Jewish groups see “both-sides-ism” when institutional leaders decline to condemn Hamas terrorism — full stop
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Fast Forward Top IDF chief confirms rape and other ‘crimes against humanity’ in Oct. 7 attack
'Whoever they saw, they killed' — Rear. Adm. Daniel Hagari
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Fast Forward Inside the volunteer effort to preserve the harrowing testimonies of Israel’s Oct. 7 survivors
“It is our duty to ensure that the world bears witness to these atrocities,” the October7.org website says
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Fast Forward An American IDF reservist dies in a missile attack, days after a hurried reunion with his best friend
Omer Balva and Ethan Missner made the most of their few days together before Balva went to war
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Opinion Jews shaken by the attacks must remember that oppression and hate have never ended
'I always feel like there’s a bright pink fluorescent target on my back'
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