Former Israeli generals link today’s hunt for Hamas terrorists to Golda Meir’s post-Munich strategy of retribution and deterrence, still shaping national defense five decades later.

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani reflected on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks Tuesday, issuing a statement in memory of Israeli victims and hostages still held by Hamas but also critical of the US and Israeli governments.

The war -- which started after Hamas launched a surprise terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that killed roughly 1,200 Israelis, and Israel responded by declaring war -- has led to thousands of people killed and injured in the Gaza Strip and Israel, as Israeli hostages are still being held in Gaza.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized pro-Palestinian protests planned at universities across the country on the anniversary, calling them “un-British.”

Protests have been held in Indonesia condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza as thousands gathered in southern Israel to commemorate the second anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack

Those claims continued to dog Israel in the second year of its conflict, as civilian casualties in Gaza climbed, mass hunger spread and the IDF repeatedly forced large numbers of Palestinians to relocate. As Israel opened aid routes in July, the IDF said in a statement that that there is "no starvation in Gaza."

The brother of Nimrod Cohen, who was kidnapped by Hamas two years ago, spoke to NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers about his hope for a permanent deal between Israel and Hamas so that all the hostages can be released,

Sharon Edri's family started a petition begging the Israeli government not to release, Jamal Al-Hur, a member of Hamas serving three life sentences.