US EditionA divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish
- On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Israel marks two years since Hamas-led militants attacked, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 hostages from the country’s south.
- The Oct. 7, 2023 attack occurred amid longstanding tensions over Israeli land policies, with Hamas presenting it as retaliation for decades of occupation and land seizures.
- Commemorations across Israel, including memorials at the Nova music festival site and in Tel Aviv, highlight the nation’s grief and persistent polarization over leadership and unresolved hostages.
- Thousands of Gazans have died during Israel's ongoing retaliatory campaign, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting over 67,000 fatalities and the United Nations considering these figures credible.
- Despite indirect talks under a US peace plan, 47 hostages remain captive, deep national divisions persist, and major breakthroughs appear unlikely before Israel’s next elections in 2026.
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