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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News Why a Harvard rabbi walked off the stage at commencement
Some have accused featured speaker Maria Ressa, a champion of free speech, of trafficking in antisemitism
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Fast Forward International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its Rafah operation
There is no military mechanism to enforce the ruling absent a resolution by the U.N. Security Council
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Culture Israel’s Jewish humor show offers a serious message for a dark time: We will survive
'I know this is a tough time, but remember, I got past Pharaoh — you can get past this,' said an actor playing Moses
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Yiddish World Video: Gaza hostage’s bubbe has schnitzel waiting for him in the freezer
Zili Wenkert, whose grandson was abducted on Oct. 7, shares his favorite schnitzel recipe
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Fast Forward Following backlash and cyberbullying, Ms. Rachel sings a prayer ‘for all the children,’ including hostages and Israelis
“This is a prayer for children in Gaza,” the children's video educator sings. “This is a prayer for children in Israel."
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News Is a bill targeting support for terrorism a necessary tool after Oct. 7, or authoritarian overreach?
A bill’s sponsors say it is necessary to target groups supporting terrorists. Opponents say it will stifle speech.
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Fast Forward Jewish groups decry Chicago alderman for seeking ‘anti zionist’ pediatrician on Facebook
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez has in the past sparked controversy for her remarks about Israel
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News Unable to enter Israel since Oct. 7, Palestinians in Wadi Fukin have been left without a livelihood
Faced with the West Bank's worst economic crisis in generations, Palestinians describe how 'everything is stopped'
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News What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel
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Fast Forward Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments
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Opinion Trump’s first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote
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News Your complete guide to Trump’s Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet
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Opinion Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is
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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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