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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Culture Why we need to stop calling Hamas attackers ‘militants’ or ‘gunmen’ and start calling them ‘terrorists’
In the war of public opinion, words matter — now more than ever
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Fast Forward ‘I pray for those families’: Pope Francis calls on Hamas to free Israeli hostages
“Terrorism and extremism do not help reach a solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians but fuel hatred, violence, revenge and cause suffering for both sides,” Pope Francis said
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Culture Wedding during wartime: A donated cake, a volunteer band, fairy lights by the bomb shelter
Jewish law says marriages go forward even in times of tragedy
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Fast Forward NY Jewish preschool closes and others heighten security amid vague Hamas threats
Khaled Meshaal, the former leader of Hamas, asked Muslims everywhere to protest. Some interpreted it as a threat against Jewish institutions
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Fast Forward Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves hold moment of silence for Israel before MLB playoff game
Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs and general manager Sam Fuld have both played for Team Israel
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Fast Forward Taking up ancient ritual for times of distress, Jews are fasting in response to attack on Israel
Hundreds of rabbis have committed their communities to a call by the Hadar Institute
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Opinion Explaining to my American friend why I’m staying in Israel
‘If not for your own sake, then for your children’s sake, go,’ she told me. Logic screams that she’s right, but most of us are not built to listen
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Fast Forward Blinken lands in Israel to pledge support after leaders vow to ‘wipe out’ Hamas in escalating war
“We’ve moved to attack,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said. “I say now to everyone: We will wipe out this thing called Hamas. We will wipe it off the earth. This thing won’t continue to exist"
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Fast Forward Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland, drawing condemnation from Egypt, Turkey and Somalia
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Opinion ‘Jesus is a Palestinian,’ claims a Times Square billboard. Um, not quite
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