Israel Marks Second Anniversary of October 7 Attack as Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Continue

Oct 07, 2025 01:05 pm CST

Israel commemorates the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack while peace negotiations take place in Egypt under a US-proposed plan. After two years of conflict that has claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and left 47 Israeli hostages still in captivity, both sides face international pressure to reach a ceasefire agreement as President Trump urges negotiators to "move fast" toward resolution.