On the eve of the 7 October anniversary, Israel heightened security measures while commemorating victims. Macron called for a ceasefire in a tense conversation with Netanyahu, highlighting strained France-Israel relations. The Hamas praised the "glorious attack" as Israel threatened Iran with strikes similar to those in Gaza and Beirut. Domestically, France grappled with immigration policies, with Macron distancing himself from hardline approaches. The far-right RN launched a "permanent campaign" in Nice. In Marseille, the prosecutor denounced "unprecedented savagery" following violent incidents linked to drug trafficking. France 2's new series "Our History of France" aimed to deconstruct the national narrative, sparking debates about historical representation.