Welcome to 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 Haredim warn of ‘religious war’ after Israel Supreme Court orders yeshiva draft
‘Our people aren’t going to stand for it,’ said one Torah scholar. ‘Just watch.’
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Fast Forward In landmark ruling, Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
The ruling could be a major jolt to Israel’s governing coalition.
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Opinion Is Jamaal Bowman pro-Palestinian enough for pro-Palestinians?
AIPAC has pumped money into a Democratic primary challenge against Bowman over his criticism of Israel — the left must rally behind him
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Fast Forward Not just Bowman and Congress: Israel and Gaza are also an issue in NYC local races
Progressives in down-ballot races have also made criticism of Israel central to their campaigns
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Fast Forward Netanyahu recommits to Biden’s proposed hostage deal after families release grim video
Netanyahu had come under fire for saying he was ready for a partial deal but planned to press ahead with the war
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Fast Forward Victims of Oct. 7 attack sue UNRWA for allegedly laundering money for Hamas
The lawsuit is the latest in a string that victims have launched in U.S. courts since Oct. 7.
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Opinion Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now
Instead of doing everything he can to bring our families home, Israel's prime minister is attacking us
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Fast Forward What the LA synagogue pro-Palestinian protest was really about
President Biden said he was 'appalled' by the scenes outside Adas Torah
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News Your complete guide to Trump’s Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet
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Opinion Will Trump’s efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?
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Culture A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix’s ‘Hot Frosty’
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Fast Forward Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor
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Fast Forward Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
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