The Israel-Hamas conflict reaches its two-year anniversary on October 7, 2025, coinciding with truce discussions in Cairo, Egypt. The talks follow Hamas’ announcement that it has accepted certain aspects of the U.S. peace plan, which was welcomed by President Donald Trump. Israel has also expressed support for this renewed American effort to end the conflict. Is a resolution finally within reach? Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman seek analysis from Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Middle East Fellow at the Baker Institute, Rice University.