On October 7, 2025, Israel mourned the second anniversary of the October 7 Attacks, which killed 1,200 and took 251 hostages.
Vigils marked Sukkot, with families at the Nova festival site laying flowers. Thus, Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park hosted thousands for a memorial, demanding the return of 48 remaining captives.
Netanyahu’s Resolve Faces Protests
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to dismantle Hamas and free hostages. “We’ll never forget,” he said.
However, families protested outside his home, holding photos and urging swift action. A national remembrance is set for October 16, avoiding holiday overlap.
Global Pro-Palestinian Rallies
Protests worldwide condemned Israel’s Gaza response, which killed over 67,000, per local reports. London saw marches near Trafalgar Square, while Mexico City students rallied against blockades.
Moreover, Ankara and Berlin hosted demonstrations, with the latter featuring a Jewish vigil for victims.
Leaders Call for Peace
UN’s António Guterres labeled the October 7 Attacks “abhorrent,” urging hostage releases and a Gaza ceasefire.
US Secretary Marco Rubio backed Israel, supporting Trump’s peace plan. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK’s Keir Starmer denounced the violence, while Pope Francis prayed for progress.
Ceasefire Talks Progress
In Egypt, Israel-Hamas talks advanced Trump’s plan, focusing on aid and troop withdrawals. Hamas seeks full pullout;
Israel demands Hamas’s end. A UN official noted Gaza’s healthcare crisis, with 20% premature births due to malnutrition.
Divisions and Hope Persist
Israelis criticized government delays, while global debates over genocide claims intensified. Yet, Trump’s plan offers hope for peace, with reconstruction and security goals.
A Nova survivor said, “We rebuild together.” The October 7 Attacks legacy fuels calls for justice and resolution.
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