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 Three dozen Harvard student organizations say Israel ‘is the only one to blame’
Harvard Palestine Solidarity Groups statement holds Israel responsible for 'all unfolding violence'
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Fast Forward US reports at least 9 Americans dead in Hamas invasion of Israel
The front page of State’s web page was headlined “Israel Under Attack” with a link to information
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News Who is Hamas, the militant group that attacked Israel and controls Gaza?
The militant Islamist group that has ruled the Gaza Strip for the last 16 years distinguishes itself by projecting an image as a pragmatic actor alongside its commitment to the complete destruction of the State of Israel
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Opinion As a new immigrant to Israel, all I can give is my blood
I wish my blood could be enough to save Israel, to revive those murdered. But nothing I do can bring those innocent souls back.
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Fast Forward Death toll climbs but IDF regains control of border towns as Hamas attack enters day 3; ‘complete siege’ of Gaza planned
The death toll was reportedly set to climb to 800
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Forwarding the News Israel at war: The latest updates, analysis and eyewitness accounts
After the bloodiest day for Jews since the Holocaust, stories of death, devastation and politics. Plus: How one Israeli woman stalled her captors for 20 hours by giving them cookies and Coke Zero.
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News Scene of Hamas attack on outdoor rave in Israel reveals grim evidence of how slaughter unfolded
The death toll from the party has surpassed 250, and the desperate search for the missing continues amid burned cars, thousands of scattered bullet casings, personal effects, and an overwhelming scent of blood
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Fast Forward Awaiting rescue, Israeli woman stalled Hamas terrorists for 20 hours by giving them cookies and Coke Zero
Recounting her ordeal to the press, Rahel Edri says she served her Hamas captors drinks and joked around with them until rescue forces could arrive
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Holy Ground A Jewish farmer broke ground on a synagogue in an Illinois cornfield. His neighbors showed up to help.
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Opinion I discovered anti-Zionism at the University of Michigan. I’m glad it lives on there
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Opinion An alarming new battleground in campus fights over Israel
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News Middlebury College Hillel votes to rebrand, distancing from parent group on Israel
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Fast Forward Israeli singer says he is tuning out ‘stop the genocide’ chants as he heads into Eurovision final
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Fast Forward Kristof column alleging Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners sparks outrage, scrutiny and debate among Jews
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