Israel commemorates this Tuesday the second anniversary of the Hamas attack that on October 7, 2023 triggered the war in Gaza, within the framework of the indirect talks in Egypt promoted by Trump to end it. Exactly two years ago, at the end of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, militants of that Islamist movement launched a surprise attack on Israeli territory, the deadliest day in the country's history.
Palestinian fighters crossed the border between Gaza and Israel, assaulted communities in the south, and attacked with gunfire, grenades, and rockets a music festival in the desert. The attack resulted in the death of 1,219 people, mostly civilians. In addition, Hamas took 251 hostages to Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 who, according to the Israeli army, have died.
Several events are taking place in Israel this Tuesday to remember the anniversary, and on October 16, a commemoration organized by the State is scheduled. Relatives of those who died at the Nova festival observed a minute of silence at the site of the attack for the over 370 people who died there, and another special ceremony is planned for the evening at the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where weekly demonstrations are held to demand the release of the captives.