Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal for Gaza, but Israel’s stance still uncertain

Ceasefire proposal envisages Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza

Al-Hayya said the proposal also paves the way for unhindered return of displaced persons to their homes

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal's McGill University say they're no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administration.

Pro-Palestinian protesters challenge GW president’s criticism of encampment

On the 12th day of a pro-Palestinian encampment, protesters at George Washington University are pushing back against criticism from the D.C. school’s president who called the demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war “illegal and potentially dangerous.” Protesters have said they are awaiting a meeting with university president Ellen Granberg, who spoke out against the encampment in a letter addressed to the GW community on Sunday. Around a half-d…

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal’s McGill University say they’re no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administration. Encampment spokespeople held a news conference after the meeting and said the university did not provide a clear timeline or process for meeting their demands.  The protesters are demanding the university divest from companies they say are “co…

Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal

The US is studying Hamas’ response to a ceasefire proposal and will discuss it with allies in the Middle East in the coming hours, the state department said on Monday.