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As the peace talks between Israel and Hamas enter their second day on the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel remains ”cautiously optimistic about the talks in Egypt” and insists that “the immediate release of all 48 hostages is non-negotiable”.

It's been two years since the Gaza War began on October 7, 2023.

Dozens of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday to mark two years since Hamas’ attack on 7 October 2023, as families of victims and hostages called for a ceasefire and a deal to bring the remaining captives home.

In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome

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Having long sold itself as the ‘start-up nation’, Israel is now in economic turmoil, with the war it is waging in Gaza resulting in the withdrawal of long-standing partners. Declining growth, a brain drain and diplomatic isolation are diminishing a model that was considered exemplary.

Students from several institutions are set to gather at events around the country on the anniversary of October 7.

Families honoured the victims on the second anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on southern Israel.

YOUR VIEWS: Most readers condemned the government’s move to bolster restrictions on protests, arguing it is conflating Palestine Action demonstrations with antisemitism