Israelis commemorated the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, which killed around 1,200 people. Events were held across Israel, including at the Nova music festival site. Survivors and bereaved families expressed their grief and called for an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. Peace talks began in Sharm el-Sheikh, focusing on sensitive issues like Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with around 66,000 Palestinian deaths reported.