The Israeli government observes two years after 7 October attacks while Labour leader Keir Starmer appeals to British university students not to protest.
As negotiations for peace are under way within Egypt, the Israeli military remains on heightened alert.
People gather where it once stood of the Nova music festival to commemorate the marking of two years after the 7 October attacks.
These indirect talks are taking place away from public view at the coastal resort in Sharm el-Sheikh, under strict security measures.
Only four weeks prior, Israel tried to eliminate the primary Hamas negotiators via a military operation in Qatar.
The opening talks – anticipated to last for several days – are believed to center on the pullback of military forces from parts of Gaza, along with Palestinian detainees scheduled for release by Israel in exchange for the hostages.
Last night, in the US capital, Former President Trump again said a truce deal might be secured:
"We have an excellent opportunity to finalize a treaty. This will serve as a long-term solution; we are striving for peace. The scope surpasses Gaza. The situation in Gaza is crucial however, this truly represents stability across the Middle East."
Across the nation, the armed forces is on a high state of alert for the second anniversary the fatal incursion by Hamas, which coincides alongside the religious observance of Sukkot.
Bereaved families and those who lived through it have started conducting commemorative ceremonies.
During the last several days, we have witnessed a reduction in Israeli airstrikes within Gaza, but shelling along with shooting remained ongoing leading to more civilian casualties.
