**Protesters Disrupt Netanyahu's Speech at Memorial Amid Renewed Gaza Ceasefire Talks**

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced interruptions from protesters during a memorial ceremony for the victims of the October 7 attack as talks for a Gaza ceasefire resumed in Doha, Qatar. During a live broadcast on Sunday, Netanyahu was forced to halt his speech shortly after commencing as individuals in the crowd began shouting and creating a commotion, including shouts of "Shame on you." One prominent protester repeatedly declared, "My father was killed."

The memorial, originally planned without speeches from bereaved family members due to anticipated criticism of the government, saw a change in its program as relatives were permitted to address the audience following mounting protests. The memorial marked the loss of approximately 1,139 people in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7 of the previous year, where more than 200 others were taken captive. As of now, nearly 100 captives remain in Gaza.

As pressure builds on Netanyahu's administration to secure the release of the captives, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has proposed an initial two-day ceasefire in Gaza. This move aims to facilitate the exchange of four Israeli captives for some Palestinian prisoners. El-Sisi announced this initiative on Sunday alongside Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during a press conference in Cairo. The ceasefire proposal comes as efforts to end the ongoing conflict resumed in Doha, with senior figures from the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence agency participating in the talks.

Al Jazeera's Osama bin Javaid, reporting from Doha, remarked that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar earlier this month has introduced a new dynamic for the ceasefire negotiations. However, he noted that both sides remain entrenched in their positions. Hamas has declared that the removal of their leadership will not deter their fight against what they term as "illegal occupation."

Critics within Israel have accused Netanyahu of hindering efforts to negotiate a truce and secure the release of the 97 captives, with the Israeli military reporting that 34 of these individuals are deceased. Netanyahu has previously rejected several ceasefire proposals, including one from the US in May, and has endorsed actions against Hamas leaders, including the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a leading Hamas figure engaged in talks.

Since the conflict reignited on October 7, 2023, Israeli military actions have resulted in more than 42,000 Palestinian deaths. The far-right Israeli administration has continued to pursue a military solution, even opening a new front with a ground offensive in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.

In a separate address on Sunday marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant conceded that solely military means would not suffice to achieve Israel’s goals, including the safe return of the captives. Gallant emphasized the need for "painful concessions" to fulfill their moral duty of bringing the hostages home.