Thousands of people gathered in southern Israel to mourn the dead as the nation marks two years since Hamas attacked on October 7 in a brutal war, while Israel and Hamas continued indirect peace talks in Egypt. The main memorial in Tel Aviv, planned for later in the evening and organized by the bereaved families, is separate from the celebration that the government will hold on the anniversary next week according to the Hebrew calendar. The division in celebrations reflects deep divisions over the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which many blame for failing to secure a ceasefire that would free the remaining hostages held by militants.
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