CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tuesday marks two years since the Israel-Hamas war began, bringing devastation and suffering across the Middle East.

This war started after Hamas launched a surprise terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th, 2023, killing nearly 1,200 Israelis.

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Thousands of people have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip as Israeli hostages are still being held in Gaza.

There is hope from both sides that ceasefire talks may be the beginning of a prolonged period of peace. The cautious optimism comes despite deep scars left behind, two years after the attack on October 7th and the ensuing war between Israel and Hamas.

For millions of people around the world, the suffering surrounding October 7th remains fresh.

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