Israel commemorates the second anniversary after the Hamas-led attacks while Labour leader Keir Starmer appeals to UK students not to protest.
While negotiations for peace are under way in Egypt, the Israeli military remains on heightened alert.
Attendees converge at the former site of the outdoor music event to honor the marking of two years after the 7 October attacks.
These indirect talks are happening in private within the tourist destination in Sharm el-Sheikh, amid tight security.
Only four weeks prior, Israeli forces attempted to eliminate key Hamas representatives through an airstrike on Qatar.
The initial discussions – which are expected to extend over a few days – are said to be focused on the removal of defense personnel from parts of Gaza, as well as incarcerated Palestinians that Israel plans to free as a swap for the captives.
Yesterday evening, in the US capital, President Trump stated once more a ceasefire agreement could be achieved:
"We have an excellent opportunity of making a deal. And it'll be a long-term solution; we are striving for peace. The scope surpasses Gaza. Gaza's a big deal but this is really peace in the Middle East."
Across the nation, the military has increased its alert level marking two years since the deadly Hamas assault, which coincides alongside the religious observance known as Sukkot.
Mourning family members along with survivors have started conducting memorial events.
During the last several days, there occurred fewer Israeli air strikes within Gaza, however, artillery fire and gunfire remained ongoing resulting in additional civilian deaths.
