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.
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Fast Forward Anti-Israel protester who allegedly threatened Jewish man on the subway gets hate crime charge
Christopher Husary, 36, was indicted for allegedly threatening a Jewish man around the time of protests against an exhibit on the Nova music festival massacre
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Looking Forward How the Amsterdam pogrom is—and isn’t—like Europe in the 1930s
"I think Europe will become Judenrein," said Abe Foxman, a Holocaust survivor who spent a half century as head of the ADL
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Politics Majority of Jewish voters open to partial arms embargo on Israel
An Election Day poll showed that American Jews remain strong supporters of liberal policies and Democratic politicians, even as they worry about pro-Palestinian demonstrations
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Politics Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election Day
The Michigan man, who was arrested, “also smelled like he doused part of his clothing with fuel,” police said
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Politics Could Donald Trump’s win end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home?
Whether Trump can bring an end to the war depends on specifics that Trump has not yet offered; on Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces pressures that extend well beyond Trump; and on the definitions of the words “war” and “end."
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News Analysis Gaza didn’t cost Harris the election. But her approach pointed to a broader problem
Pro-Palestinian organizers say the problem was her focus on courting moderates, including Republicans, rather than motivating the party’s left flank
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Politics Trump’s reelection is a disaster. But it could also save the Middle East
In a region resistant to diplomacy, Trump's strongarming approach might prove to be exactly what's needed
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Opinion Benjamin Netanyahu firing Yoav Gallant is a staggeringly reckless decision
Israel’s defense minister gets the boot as Israel faces war and a diplomatic showdown with the US
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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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