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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News Exclusive: ADL chief compares student protesters to ISIS and al-Qaida in address to Republican officials
Jonathan Greenblatt also said protests against Israel were driven by 'same kind of nihilists' who participated in Black Lives Matter
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Opinion Don’t be grateful two hostages’ bodies were recovered. Be furious.
The remains of two Israeli-American hostages have been returned from Gaza — but that doesn't mean closure
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Fast Forward IDF recovers remains of Gadi and Judith Weinstein Haggai, American-Israelis killed on Oct. 7
The couple was on their morning walk on Kibbutz Nir Oz when terrorists attacked
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Fast Forward Gaza aid distribution effort revamped amid chaos, killings and confusion
The killings have also sparked a debate over media coverage of the aid centers
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Opinion Being Jewish in America today feels like walking multiple tightropes at once
After another antisemitic attack, American Jews are right to be unnerved — but not deterred from our values or our resilience
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Opinion The two things I fear most after the horrifying attack on Jews in Boulder
Our leaders must de-escalate — or things will get even worse
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Opinion At the forefront of French opposition to the war in Gaza, the superstar rabbi who inspired an HBO series
Decrying destruction, death and famine, Delphine Horvilleur is practicing what she's been preaching
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Opinion Israel is becoming a pariah state. Here’s what American Jews must do.
American Jews can no longer afford to defer to institutions that ask them to check their conscience at the door
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