Lucrezia Ciotti In the second anniversary of the tragic 7 October In 2023, Israel stands in remembrance of the victims of the Hamas attack, while diplomatic hopes for a lasting truce are rekindled. Two years after the conflict began, the country is celebrating a day of remembrance and reflection, while talks brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States continue in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Between commemorations and negotiations, the memory of pain is intertwined with the search for a political solution capable of ending a war that has profoundly affected the recent history of Israel and Gaza.
October 7th Anniversary: Two Years Later, Israel Remembers the Victims
On the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, Israel it is collected in a day of commemoration and collective memoryCeremonies and moments of silence were held across the country, particularly in the Negev Desert, at the site of the Nova Festival, the scene of the massacre that cost the lives of over 1.200 people and the kidnapping of approximately 250 hostages.
The families of the victims gathered on the spot to honor loved ones and observe a minute of silence at the exact time, 6:30, when the attack began. Rome has strengthened security measures at symbolic sites of Jewish culture, such as the ghetto and community centers, as a testament to a shared memory and international solidarity with the affected communities.
On this day, the Israeli authorities recalled that October 7 marked one of the most tragic pages in history The country's modern state, an event compared in impact to the "shock of 9/11." The attack, which occurred during the Simchat Torah holiday, exposed the vulnerabilities of Israel's defense system and triggered a lengthy military campaign in Gaza.
Two years on, the conflict has left deep wounds: according to estimates from Gaza, over 67.000 Palestinians lost their lives, while Israel saw grief transform into determination to ensure national security. This year's anniversary has thus taken on multiple meanings: mourning, warning, and a wish for peace.
Towards an agreement: the Gaza peace negotiations
In Egypt, in Sharm el-Sheikh, it ended with a climate described as “constructive"The first round of negotiations between regional mediators and delegations from Hamas and Israel. According to Al-Qahera News, a broadcaster close to the Egyptian intelligence services, will resume negotiations today with the aim of finalizing the terms of a proposal promoted by US President Donald Trump.
The plan includes a lasting ceasefire, release of hostages Israelis still held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a phase of political transition under a Palestinian caretaker government. Trump expressed optimism, saying that Hamas would have accepted key points of the understanding and that an agreement to end the war was now close.