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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Politics Exclusive: In new poll, US Jews say Trump more supportive of Israelis but Harris better on Gaza war
Antisemitism and the war rank high in making presidential choice, though behind democracy, economy
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Opinion Why I couldn’t pray this Yom Kippur
Repenting for individual sins seemed too small in the face of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon
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Opinion With Hezbollah and Iran, war is Israel’s only reasonable option
Iran and Hezbollah are existential threats to Israel. Military means are the best way to guarantee Israel’s safety
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Opinion Take it from someone who’s both Black and Jewish: Ta-Nehisi Coates weaponizes race to spread antisemitism
No, it’s not racist to speak out against The Message.
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Opinion The Haredi draft exemption is tearing Israel apart
As Israelis mark Oct. 7 anniversary, Haredi still won’t serve
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News Israelis are decorating their first sukkahs since Oct. 7 with symbols of the crisis since
Pictures of the hostages and the color yellow are frequent displays in the temporary booths for the for Sukkot holiday
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Fast Forward Is anti-Zionism a sin? We asked the rabbi whose viral Yom Kippur sermon begged the question
A Q&A with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
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Opinion For the sake of Israel, it’s time to retire the word ‘Zionism’
Two professors at Case Western Reserve University urge a linguistic solution to tensions on college campuses
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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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