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 Israeli rabbis are issuing guidance about how to adjust Jewish law during wartime
One rabbi fielded the question of whether a husband can embrace his wife before heading to battle, even if Jewish law would prevent their touch
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Forwarding the News Biden to visit Israel, Hamas releases first hostage video, and more updates to start your day
Jewish foundation pulls funding from Harvard over school's tepid response to war, Trump pledges crackdown on Muslim immigrants, and Taylor Swift's bodyguard returns to Israel to fight with IDF.
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Opinion Can Biden transform a human tragedy into a diplomatic opportunity?
In times of catastrophe, there is a window for progress
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Fast Forward Israel-Colombia spat deepens, as Israel stops arms sales and Bogotá threatens to cut ties
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said Hamas is the “invention of Mossad” and compared Israel’s bombing of Gaza to Nazism.
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Fast Forward New York Gov Hochul to visit Israel to show support for victims of Hamas terrorism
‘New York will show the world that we stand with Israel – today, tomorrow and forever,’ said Gov Kathy Hochul
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Opinion Netanyahu has turned his back on Israel’s hostages, and abandoned Israel in its darkest moment
Israel's prime minister is plowing ahead with a campaign against Gaza with no apparent plan to protect Israeli hostages
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Fast Forward Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to give support and address humanitarian concerns
Biden has been unstinting in his support for Israel but has indicated concern that Israel has yet to set parameters for the counterattack
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Opinion ‘There are no words’: When what’s not said is what hurts the most
“Words bolster nations, build bridges, and bring healing,” Rabbi Angela Buchdahl told her congregation. “But words can also become barriers, curses and weapons"
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