<p>A pro-Palestinian student group at Canada’s McGill University has sparked outrage after sharing an image of armed individuals and called for participation in a “revolutionary youth summer program”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the post</strong></h2>

<p>A student group at McGill called Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) and took to social media asking students to sign up for the “revolutionary” program to be held on the university campus in the Canadian city of Montreal this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We pledge to educate the youth of Montreal and redefine McGill’s ‘elite’ institutional legacy by transforming its space into one of revolutionary education,” the group said in a post on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “The daily schedule will include physical activity, Arabic language instruction, cultural crafts, political discussions, historical and revolutionary lessons.”</p>

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<p>However, the image shared along with the post which featured masked, armed individuals reading communist literature drew criticism from the university, a Canadian Zionist organisation, and several social media users.</p>

<p>According to the Guardian, the photo of gunmen wearing keffiyeh scarves and reading Mao Zedong’s Little Red Book is an image of the Fatah faction of the Palestine Liberation Organisation taken in 1970. At the time, the Chinese Communist Party supported the Palestinian movement.</p>

<p>Amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, hundreds of universities across the world, including many in the United States and Canada, are witnessing months-long protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pro-Palestinian student protesters have even set up encampments on campuses and called on university officials to divest from Israel over its ongoing military operation in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Extremely alarming’</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, on Friday (Jun 14) McGill president and vice-chancellor, Deep Saini called the use of the image “extremely alarming”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It should go without saying that imagery evoking violence is not a tool of peaceful expression or assembly,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saini also called the image a “worrying escalation” which goes well beyond what universities are equipped to manage and said that they have contacted Canadian authorities over the social media post and “other recent activities as matters of national security”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the police in Montreal said that they have no plans to take action against the encampment at McGill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) released a statement calling on McGill to “dismantle the toxic encampment immediately, or the antisemitism, hate, intimidation &amp; harassment will continue to metastasize.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zeyad Abisaab, a student at Concordia University who volunteers at the McGill encampment said that the post is about the ongoing activities at the encampment including workshops and discussions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s a space for people to learn,” said Abisaab, as quoted by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He also said that the image has been circulating in online pro-Palestinian spaces for years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post was also criticised by many on social media with several people calling it an “indoctrination” and “terrorist training” camp. On the other hand, some expressed support for the message and the program buy said that it was not the right image to use.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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A pro-Palestinian student group at Canada’s McGill University has sparked outrage after sharing an image of armed individuals and called for participation in a “revolutionary youth summer program”.

A pro-Palestinian student group at Canada’s McGill University has sparked outrage after sharing an image of armed individuals and called for participation in a “revolutionary youth summer program”. About the post A student group at McGill called Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) and took to social media asking students to sign up for the “revolutionary” program to be held on the university campus in the Canadian city of Montreal this month. “We pledge to educate the youth of Montreal and redefine McGill’s ‘elite’ institutional legacy by transforming its space into one of revolutionary education,” the group said in a post on Instagram. It added, “The daily schedule will include physical activity, Arabic language instruction, cultural crafts, political discussions, historical and revolutionary lessons.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) McGill (@sphrmcgill) × However, the image shared along with the post which featured masked, armed individuals reading communist literature drew criticism from the university, a Canadian Zionist organisation, and several social media users. According to the Guardian, the photo of gunmen wearing keffiyeh scarves and reading Mao Zedong’s Little Red Book is an image of the Fatah faction of the Palestine Liberation Organisation taken in 1970. At the time, the Chinese Communist Party supported the Palestinian movement. Amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, hundreds of universities across the world, including many in the United States and Canada, are witnessing months-long protests. Pro-Palestinian student protesters have even set up encampments on campuses and called on university officials to divest from Israel over its ongoing military operation in Gaza. ‘Extremely alarming’ In a statement, on Friday (Jun 14) McGill president and vice-chancellor, Deep Saini called the use of the image “extremely alarming”. “It should go without saying that imagery evoking violence is not a tool of peaceful expression or assembly,” he added. Saini also called the image a “worrying escalation” which goes well beyond what universities are equipped to manage and said that they have contacted Canadian authorities over the social media post and “other recent activities as matters of national security”. Also Read | US imposes sanctions on Israeli group for blocking Gaza aid However, the police in Montreal said that they have no plans to take action against the encampment at McGill. Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) released a statement calling on McGill to “dismantle the toxic encampment immediately, or the antisemitism, hate, intimidation & harassment will continue to metastasize.” Zeyad Abisaab, a student at Concordia University who volunteers at the McGill encampment said that the post is about the ongoing activities at the encampment including workshops and discussions. “It’s a space for people to learn,” said Abisaab, as quoted by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He also said that the image has been circulating in online pro-Palestinian spaces for years. The post was also criticised by many on social media with several people calling it an “indoctrination” and “terrorist training” camp. On the other hand, some expressed support for the message and the program buy said that it was not the right image to use. (With inputs from agencies)

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal. In other news, Argentina's Senate on Wednesday (June 12) approved a economic reform plan proposed by President Javier Milei in an overall vote. Click on the links to read more... US says some changes proposed by Hamas in ceasefire deal 'unworkable' Blinken said few of the changes in Gaza ceasefire plan were "workable" and others were not workable, but that the United States and mediators Qatar and Egypt will "try to close this deal". Argentina Senate passes Milei reform bill Javier Milei’s reform bill was passed after a marathon debate, with senators now set to vote on each article of the package designed to boost investment by privatising state entities and providing incentives for businesses. Trump's lawyers demand gag order termination, call it a 'political sword' Donald Trump's legal team has urged Justice Juan Merchan, the judge who presided over his hush money trial, to lift the gag order now that the Republican has been convicted. G7 leaders pledge $50 billion for Ukraine by year end, says France Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate Ukraine $50 billion using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June12). Israel war: Palestinians detained during IDF offensive in Gaza allege abuses ×

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Hamas proposes changes in Gaza ceasefire plan; some proposals unworkable, says Blinken

Hamas denies proposing new ideas for Gaza ceasefire proposal

<p>United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Doha, he informed the reporters that a few of the changes were "workable" and others were not workable, but that the United States and mediators Qatar and Egypt will "try to close this deal".</p>

<p>On Tuesday (June 11), Hamas said that it was willing to "deal positively" with the process, however, it emphasised the need for Israel to agree to full withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire.&nbsp;According to The Times Of Israel, the main issue on which the deal is getting stuck is that the Palestinian terror group has been demanding an Israeli guarantee up front which will agree to a permanent ceasefire.</p>

<p>The proposal has not been publicly endorsed by Israel's prime minister which US President Joe Biden had claimed was offered by the country while outlining it 12 days ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Blinken said Benjamin Netanyahu had "reaffirmed his commitment" in a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday (June 10). A resolution was passed by the UNSC in support of the proposal and he added that Washington DC has been exerting diplomatic pressure.</p>

<p>At a press conference, Blinken said that they were discussing the changes which were requested by Hamas to the US-backed ceasefire proposal.</p>

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<p>"A deal was on the table that was virtually identical to a proposal that&nbsp;Hamas put forward on 6 May&nbsp;- a deal that the entire world is behind, that Israel has accepted, and Hamas could have answered with a single word: 'yes'," Blinken said.</p>

<p>"Instead, Hamas waited nearly two weeks and then proposed more changes, a number of which go beyond positions that it had previously taken and accepted. As a result, the war that Hamas started… will go on, more people will suffer, Palestinians will suffer, more Israelis will suffer," he added.</p>

<p>Hamas issued a statement, in which the terror group called for "a complete halt of the ongoing aggression against Gaza" and the Israeli forces' full withdrawal.</p>

<p>Hamas political bureau's member Izzat al-Rishq said their response was "responsible, serious and positive" and had opened up "a wide pathway" for reaching an agreement.</p>

<h2><strong>Shift in conflict</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas, later in a statement, said that they have shown "full positivity" in its efforts to reach an agreement and have appealed to Blinken to put "direct pressure" on Israel.</p>

<p>Even after facing setbacks, Blinken said the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, will "try to close this deal".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hezbollah vows escalation after killing of a commander by Israel</strong></p>

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<p>"I believe those gaps are bridgeable. But that doesn't mean they will be bridged because, ultimately, Hamas has to decide," Blinken said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said that both Israel and Hamas are required to make some concessions.</p>

<p>"We are witnessing a shift in this conflict in the recent period and there is a clear and firm call to end this war," he said.</p>

<p>"In the coming weeks, we will put forward proposals for key elements of a 'day after plan', including concrete ideas for how to manage governance, security, reconstruction," Blinken said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal. In Doha, he informed the reporters that a few of the changes were "workable" and others were not workable, but that the United States and mediators Qatar and Egypt will "try to close this deal". On Tuesday (June 11), Hamas said that it was willing to "deal positively" with the process, however, it emphasised the need for Israel to agree to full withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire. According to The Times Of Israel, the main issue on which the deal is getting stuck is that the Palestinian terror group has been demanding an Israeli guarantee up front which will agree to a permanent ceasefire. The proposal has not been publicly endorsed by Israel's prime minister which US President Joe Biden had claimed was offered by the country while outlining it 12 days ago. However, Blinken said Benjamin Netanyahu had "reaffirmed his commitment" in a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday (June 10). A resolution was passed by the UNSC in support of the proposal and he added that Washington DC has been exerting diplomatic pressure. At a press conference, Blinken said that they were discussing the changes which were requested by Hamas to the US-backed ceasefire proposal. Also Read: More than 100 rockets fired towards Israel after the killing of Hezbollah commander "A deal was on the table that was virtually identical to a proposal that Hamas put forward on 6 May - a deal that the entire world is behind, that Israel has accepted, and Hamas could have answered with a single word: 'yes'," Blinken said. "Instead, Hamas waited nearly two weeks and then proposed more changes, a number of which go beyond positions that it had previously taken and accepted. As a result, the war that Hamas started… will go on, more people will suffer, Palestinians will suffer, more Israelis will suffer," he added. Hamas issued a statement, in which the terror group called for "a complete halt of the ongoing aggression against Gaza" and the Israeli forces' full withdrawal. Hamas political bureau's member Izzat al-Rishq said their response was "responsible, serious and positive" and had opened up "a wide pathway" for reaching an agreement. Shift in conflict Hamas, later in a statement, said that they have shown "full positivity" in its efforts to reach an agreement and have appealed to Blinken to put "direct pressure" on Israel. Even after facing setbacks, Blinken said the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, will "try to close this deal". Watch: Hezbollah vows escalation after killing of a commander by Israel "I believe those gaps are bridgeable. But that doesn't mean they will be bridged because, ultimately, Hamas has to decide," Blinken said. Meanwhile, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said that both Israel and Hamas are required to make some concessions. "We are witnessing a shift in this conflict in the recent period and there is a clear and firm call to end this war," he said. "In the coming weeks, we will put forward proposals for key elements of a 'day after plan', including concrete ideas for how to manage governance, security, reconstruction," Blinken said. (With inputs from agencies)

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