Summary
Israelis gathered to remember the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas that caused over 1,200 deaths and led to many hostages being taken to Gaza. Meanwhile, talks continued in Egypt to find a peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza, focusing on issues like ceasefire and prisoner exchange. UN leaders and US President Donald Trump support negotiations, aiming for a peaceful resolution.
Key Facts
- On October 7, 2023, over 1,200 people were killed in a Hamas-led attack, and 251 were taken as hostages.
- Memorial events were held across Israel, with official events postponed until after Jewish holidays.
- An Israeli military offensive in response has resulted in over 67,000 deaths in Gaza, according to reports from the Hamas-run health ministry.
- Talks are ongoing in Egypt with Israeli and Hamas teams discussing peace terms.
- Key issues in talks include a ceasefire, hostages-prisoner exchange, withdrawal of Israeli forces, aid deliveries, and Gaza's governance post-conflict.
- President Donald Trump and international bodies like the UN are backing the peace plan discussions.
- Israeli public opinion shows about 70% support ending the war in exchange for hostages' freedom.
- Trump’s negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are involved in the ongoing peace efforts.
