A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on amid peace deal, hostages languish

Israelis prepared to mourn the dead on Tuesday as the nation marks two years since Hamas' October 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organised by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure a ceasefire that would free the remaining hostages held by the militant group.

Oct 7, 2025 - 11:00
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A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on amid peace deal, hostages languish
Israelis prepared to mourn the dead on Tuesday as the nation marks two years since Hamas' October 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organised by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure a ceasefire that would free the remaining hostages held by the militant group.

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