Israelis gathered at the site of the Nova music festival to mark the two years since October 7. Photo: AP PHOTO

Israelis are preparing to mourn the dead as the nation marks two years since Hamas's October 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt.

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