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MFA Calls for Hamas Disarmament and Gaza Peace Plan as Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks

On October 7, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Cyprus called for Hamas disarmament and a Gaza Peace Plan, marking three years since the October 7 attacks. Israel commemorated the anniversary with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza, and political debate. The event coincided with the approach of national elections, with the October 7 attacks being a central issue.

The MFA of Cyprus highlighted the three-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks, urging Hamas to disarm and proposing a peace plan for Gaza. The agency emphasized the need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Israel marked the anniversary with a mix of solemn remembrance and military action, including new strikes on Gaza. The event took place in the context of intense political debate ahead of national elections, with the October 7 attacks serving as a focal point for public discourse.

Where Sources Diverge

cyprus-news-agency mentions MFA's call for Hamas disarmament and Gaza Peace Plan, while rte and scmp focus on the anniversary marking and military actions.

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MFA marks three years since October 7 attacks, calls for Hamas disarmament and Gaza Peace Plan

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Israel marks three years since Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, triggering a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza.

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Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country’s deadliest day will be front and centre.

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WireCyprus News AgencyOct 7, 04:39 PM
MFA marks three years since October 7 attacks, calls for Hamas disarmament and Gaza Peace Plan - KYP

MFA marks three years since October 7 attacks, calls for Hamas disarmament and Gaza Peace Plan KYP

IndependentSouth China Morning PostOct 7, 09:39 AM
Israel marks 3 years since October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza

Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country’s deadliest day will be front and centre. At the site of the Nova music festival, where Hamas militants in trucks and paragliders opened fire around dawn on October 7, 2023, family members bowed their heads in silence – although at least one instead put on techno music in tribute to the fallen. Both at Nova...

PublicRTEOct 7, 06:32 AM
Israel marks three years since deadly Hamas attack

Israelis will mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October, 2023, triggering ⁠a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza.