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This is the Forward’s coverage of Israel, the Jewish state in the Middle East founded in 1948.

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As an Israeli political scientist, I resisted thinking this war was a genocide. Here’s what changed my mind.

Many genocides don't closely resemble the Holocaust — and many of us are too ignorant about that

By Lihi Ben Shitrit Aug 2, 2025 | 5 min read
Opinion
Israelis want out of the Gaza war. But all the exit routes feel like traps

The world might see us as bloodthirsty — they couldn't be more wrong

By Josh Feldman Aug 1, 2025 | 4 min read
Fast Forward
Canada joins France and UK in saying it will recognize Palestinian state in September

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move was dependent on the Palestinian Authority committing to hold elections next year

By Philissa Cramer Jul 31, 2025 | 2 min read
Opinion
I have the answer to Jon Stewart’s toughest question about Israel

How can you talk to friends who disagree with you about Israel? By focusing on the future

By Rob Eshman Jul 30, 2025 | 3 min read
Opinion
For Jews who have supported Israel, famine in Gaza may be a breaking point

The 'troubled committed' are facing a crisis — which means that Israel is, too

By Dany Bahar Jul 29, 2025 | 4 min read
Opinion
Is starvation in Gaza really Israel’s fault? The facts are clear

There are those who would have us believe that Israel is blameless in this crisis. They're not telling the whole truth.

By Emily Tamkin Jul 28, 2025 | 5 min read
Fast Forward
Israel announces daily ‘humanitarian pauses’ to allow Gaza aid distribution amid global outcry

The United Nations said it welcomed the pauses and other moves meant to address a hunger crisis in Gaza

By Philissa Cramer Jul 28, 2025 | 2 min read
Yiddish World
VIDEO: What Rabbi Soloveitchik said about Jewish concern for Israel

The renowned Talmudist and philosopher gave the sermon ten years after Israel’s founding

By Rukhl Schaechter Jul 24, 2025 | < 1 min read

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