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 2 Bay Area House reps face class-action suit for supporting Israel aid
The lawsuit is the latest example of how debates over Israel and Gaza have moved to the courts since the outbreak of the war
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Opinion Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects, and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel
Here are the two sad reasons Netanyahu wants a forever war
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Opinion Houthis could have killed Israeli children. Israel can’t quell the Islamist threat alone
The Yemen-based group is flailing after regime change in Syria — and the moment is ripe for international action
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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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News Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s selection as JTS commencement speaker roils graduating class
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Opinion American Jews have a Hasan Piker problem. Solving it is going to hurt
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Opinion How Israel became a country where teenagers murder each other in cold blood
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Sports NBA coach Steve Kerr: ‘Israel sought revenge for Oct. 7 and now 72,000 Palestinians have been killed’
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