Israel marks two years since Oct. 7, accompanied by sounds of war

Israelis commemorated the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel as fighting continued. Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Egypt.

KFAR AZA, Israel — Former residents of this farming community gathered before the sun rose Tuesday to honor relatives killed two years ago here in the Hamas-led attacks and to reflect on what has since become of Israel, in a commemoration that was solemn but not quiet and marred by the irrepressible sounds of war.