Israel marks two years since the Hamas-led attacks while Labour leader Keir Starmer appeals to British university students not to protest.
While peace talks are ongoing in Egypt, the Israeli military remains on heightened alert.
Attendees converge at the former site of the outdoor music event to remember the marking of two years after the 7 October attacks.
These behind-the-scenes discussions are occurring behind closed doors at the coastal resort in Sharm el-Sheikh, amid tight security.
A mere month earlier, the nation sought to eliminate the primary Hamas negotiators in a strike in Qatar.
The first rounds of negotiation – anticipated to continue for multiple days – are believed to center on the removal of defense personnel from certain Gaza areas, and the Palestinian prisoners scheduled for release by Israel in return for the hostages.
During the previous night, within Washington, Donald Trump stated once more a ceasefire agreement could be achieved:
"There exists an excellent opportunity of making a deal. And it'll be a long-term solution; our aim is to achieve lasting peace. This extends past Gaza. The situation in Gaza is crucial but this is really peace in the Middle East."
Within Israel, the military maintains elevated readiness for the second anniversary the deadly Hamas assault, which falls simultaneously during the Jewish festival known as Sukkot.
Grieving relatives and those who lived through it are now organizing commemorative ceremonies.
Over the past few days, we have witnessed decreased aerial bombardments by Israel in Gaza, yet mortar attacks and gunfire have persisted and there have been more civilian casualties.
