Welcome to 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 Dozens of NYC rabbis urge major Jewish group to support ceasefire and hostage deal
Sixty-three local rabbis and cantors signed a letter from liberal rabbinic group T’ruah calling for UJA-Federation of NY to publicly support a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Fast Forward Families of American hostages implore debate moderators to address their loved ones’ plight
The US must ‘overcome differences and disagreements and work together toward bringing them home,' the families said
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News What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message
The app has exploded in popularity in Israel following Oct. 7 and is known for its lack of content moderation
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Opinion After three Israelis were killed, a border crisis with Jordan is another nightmare scenario for Israel
Israel can't afford another military conflict on one of its borders — but it might not have a choice
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Opinion Campuses are banning discrimination against Zionists. That’s good news for the pro-Palestinian camp
We should all understand that targeting any group over their desire for self-determination can lead to violence
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News Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre
Tibon is the author of 'The Gates of Gaza,' a new book about the history of Kibbutz Nahal Oz and his experience on Oct. 7.
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Fast Forward Pakistani national charged in plot to kill Jews in New York City
The suspect headed toward the US "with the stated goal of slaughtering, in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible"
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News Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s last words are not just Hamas propaganda
The hostage videos released this week were made by their killers. The victims’ families still want you to see them.
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Culture Uh, was Taylor Swift wearing tefillin at the VMAs?
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Opinion A daring attack on Hezbollah may reveal Israel’s strengths — and its most terrifying weakness
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Fast Forward Steve Witkoff, Trump’s golf buddy when would-be assassin took aim, said they became friends over a ham sandwich
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Fast Forward Who is Laura Loomer? Trump wing woman uses her Jewishness to attack
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Fast Forward Uncommitted movement won’t endorse Harris, but tells followers to do nothing to help elect Trump
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