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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Opinion Americans can’t have nuanced conversations about Israel. I know who could teach them a thing or two.
Israelis have no trouble at all criticizing their government while still supporting their country
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Fast Forward Israel commiting acts of genocide by intentionally depriving Gazans of water, says new Human Rights Watch report
One critic called the report ‘propaganda in the disguise of research’
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Opinion It’s a hopeless time. Here’s one genuinely good Israeli solution
Just in time for the holiday season, listen to those who have real plans for a better future
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Fast Forward A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism.
Rapid changes in the Middle East appear to have changed negotiations, which are still not assured
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Opinion Why a hostage deal is imminent
Hamas is beaten, Netanyahu is ascendant, and Trump is coming
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Fast Forward An Israeli cafe chain launched by and for Oct. 7 survivors is expanding to more cities
Cafe Otef features chocolates using a recipe from a murdered chocolatier and cheeses and honey from devastated kibbutzes
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Fast Forward After anti-Israel protests roil NYU, its basketball game with Yeshiva University is closed to the general public
YU’s head coach calls it a ‘security decision’
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Film & TV These Israelis and Palestinians aren’t sworn enemies — in a new documentary, they work together towards peace
Joy Sela's 'The Other' shows Israelis and Palestinians finding common ground.
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Sports First Puka Nacua, now Mookie Betts: Why do sports stars keep getting antisemitic around a Jewish streamer?
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Fast Forward After MIT professor’s killing, Jewish influencers spread unverified antisemitism claim
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News Christians are displaying menorahs in their windows post-Bondi Beach attack. Why some Jews object
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Politics This politician refused to say ‘Happy Hanukkah,’ then blamed ‘political correctness’ for the backlash
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Culture An activist Jewish artist who used his work to fight fascism
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Fast Forward Pennsylvania principal to be fired over antisemitic voicemail: ‘They control the banks’
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News Jews mobilized for Darfur 20 years ago. As violence surges again, where are they now?
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Culture Righteous gentiles in the Holocaust were no ‘ordinary thing’
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