Kochi: Israel today observed second year of Hamas’ attack on the Jews killing 1,200 people and abducting 251 on this day in 2023.
At the site of the Nova festival attack, people embraced at memorials garnished with flowers, tributes and candles, BBC reported.
“Nothing in life prepares you for such a situation,” says the oldest released Israeli hostage Gadi Moses, adding: “I did not see anyone for 481 days”
Israel and Hamas continue indirect talks on Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan in Egypt.
At least 67,173 people were killed in Israel’s military retaliation in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry
Meanwhile UK PM Keir Starmer urged students to keep off from pro-Palestinian protests, saying it would be “un-British” for them to go ahead.
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated US backing for Israel.
He said Trump’s 20-point peace plan “offers a historic opportunity to close this dark chapter, and to build a foundation for lasting peace and security for all”.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shot down four drones launched by the Houthis in Yemen towards Israel in recent hours.
