A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish
- On October 7, 2025, New York City heightened protective measures at locations of religious and cultural importance as protests and commemorations took place to observe the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel.
- These measures followed plans for multiple demonstrations throughout the city, reflecting local and global calls to remember victims and demand the release of hostages and prisoners.
- At Columbia University, organizers arranged over 1,200 empty chairs, each bearing an image in remembrance of individuals who lost their lives.
- "Every life is sacred," organizers stated, emphasizing the need for mutual recognition, accountability, and ending occupation to achieve resolution.
- The ongoing commemorations highlight persistent grief, a continued commitment to peace, and the challenges that remain on the long road to reconciliation.
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