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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Fast Forward DNC finding: Biden’s Israel backing cost Harris votes for president
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News What We Know About Jeffrey Epstein’s Childhood
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News An audiobook narrator told Zionists to kill themselves. A popular romance novelist hired him anyway.
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Opinion The dark message behind Tucker Carlson’s attempt to drum up drama in Israel
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