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<p>The United States, Qatar and Egypt on Friday (Aug 16) issued a joint statement putting forward a “bridging proposal” to end the war in Gaza and pave the way for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group,&nbsp;Hamas. The mediators said that “serious and constructive” negotiations had taken place in Doha, Qatar’s capital city.</p>

<p>The talks began on Thursday (Aug 15) amid heightened regional tensions over the killing of a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut and Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this month.</p>

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<p>“The path is now set for that outcome, saving lives, bringing relief to the people of Gaza, and de-escalation of regional tensions,” the three countries said. The details of the proposal were not made public but the joint statement said it was built on a deal suggested by US President Joe Biden.</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas rejects Israel’s conditions</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Hamas told news agency AFP on Friday that it will not accept "new conditions" put forward by Israel during talks in Doha.</p>

<p>Hamas demanded "a complete ceasefire, a complete withdrawal from the Strip, a normal return of the displaced and a (prisoner) exchange deal" but Israel was adamant about keeping troops inside Gaza along its border with Egypt.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Gaza truce talks: What lies ahead? | Gravitas</strong></p>

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<p>Israel also demanded veto rights for the prisoners to be exchanged.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the US-backed plan?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the peace plan suggested by the US, the war would be halted for six weeks in the first phase, accompanied by the release of some hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians detained in Israel.</p>

<p>The second phase would see the permanent end to the war as well as the release of all hostages.</p>

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<p>The final part will involve the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, which has been reduced to rubble after months of assault by the Israel&nbsp;Defense Forces (IDF).</p>

<p>“Working teams will continue technical work over the coming days on the details of implementation, including arrangements to implement the agreements, extensive humanitarian provisions, as well as specifics relating to hostages and detainees,” the mediators’ joint statement said.</p>

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The United States, Qatar and Egypt on Friday (Aug 16) issued a joint statement putting forward a “bridging proposal” to end the war in Gaza and pave the way for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas.

The United States, Qatar and Egypt on Friday (Aug 16) issued a joint statement putting forward a “bridging proposal” to end the war in Gaza and pave the way for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The mediators said that “serious and constructive” negotiations had taken place in Doha, Qatar’s capital city. The talks began on Thursday (Aug 15) amid heightened regional tensions over the killing of a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut and Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this month. Joint Statement from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar pic.twitter.com/Cc6qsYSdwk — U.S. Embassy Cairo (@USEmbassyCairo) August 16, 2024 × “The path is now set for that outcome, saving lives, bringing relief to the people of Gaza, and de-escalation of regional tensions,” the three countries said. The details of the proposal were not made public but the joint statement said it was built on a deal suggested by US President Joe Biden. Hamas rejects Israel’s conditions Meanwhile, Hamas told news agency AFP on Friday that it will not accept "new conditions" put forward by Israel during talks in Doha. Hamas demanded "a complete ceasefire, a complete withdrawal from the Strip, a normal return of the displaced and a (prisoner) exchange deal" but Israel was adamant about keeping troops inside Gaza along its border with Egypt. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: Gaza truce talks: What lies ahead? | Gravitas × Israel also demanded veto rights for the prisoners to be exchanged. What is the US-backed plan? According to the peace plan suggested by the US, the war would be halted for six weeks in the first phase, accompanied by the release of some hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians detained in Israel. The second phase would see the permanent end to the war as well as the release of all hostages. Also read: Explained | Who was Ismail Haniyeh? Hamas leader who masterminded attack on Israel, while sitting in Doha The final part will involve the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, which has been reduced to rubble after months of assault by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Working teams will continue technical work over the coming days on the details of implementation, including arrangements to implement the agreements, extensive humanitarian provisions, as well as specifics relating to hostages and detainees,” the mediators’ joint statement said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia.</p>

<p>PM Netanyahu had made a telephone call to PM Modi to give him wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-netanyahu-was-offered-millions-of-dollars-by-qatar-claims-report-what-is-project-raven-737387">Israel's Netanyahu was offered millions of dollars by Qatar, claims report. What is Project Raven?</a></p>

<p>“Appreciate PM @netanyahu’s phone call and warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized on the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for immediate release of all hostages, ceasefire and need for continued humanitarian assistance,” said PM Modi, in a post shared on social media site X.</p>

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<p>The Indian prime minister again reiterated the demand for the release of all hostages and underlined the need to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the war.</p>

<h2><strong>Indian PM Modi calls early resolution of Israel-Hamas conflict</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, the PMO stated, "PM Netanyahu conveyed his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day. The two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in West Asia. PM Modi emphasises the need for de-escalating the situation and reiterates India’s call for the release of hostages, ceasefire and continued humanitarian&nbsp;aid."&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi also appealed for an early and peaceful resolution to the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.</p>

<p>The two leaders talked about different aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Netanyahu vs Gallant: Is Israel PM sabotaging peace in Gaza?</strong></p>

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<p>Israel&nbsp;has been facing diplomatic pressure to finalise a truce which can avert a wider war in the region amid the&nbsp;ongoing talks in Qatar.</p>

<p>The international negotiators have for months not been able to finalise a truce or hostage release deal, however, the tensions have escalated in the region after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's killing and have underscored the urgency to reach a ceasefire agreement.</p>

<p>In the talks, the Palestinian militant group Hamas were not present as they said that they had accepted the terms and that Israel now needs to agree to it.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia. PM Netanyahu had made a telephone call to PM Modi to give him wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day. Also Read: Israel's Netanyahu was offered millions of dollars by Qatar, claims report. What is Project Raven? “Appreciate PM @netanyahu’s phone call and warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized on the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for immediate release of all hostages, ceasefire and need for continued humanitarian assistance,” said PM Modi, in a post shared on social media site X. Appreciate PM @netanyahu’s phone call and warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized on the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for immediate release of all hostages, ceasefire and need for… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2024 × The Indian prime minister again reiterated the demand for the release of all hostages and underlined the need to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the war. Indian PM Modi calls early resolution of Israel-Hamas conflict In a statement, the PMO stated, "PM Netanyahu conveyed his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day. The two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in West Asia. PM Modi emphasises the need for de-escalating the situation and reiterates India’s call for the release of hostages, ceasefire and continued humanitarian aid." PM Modi also appealed for an early and peaceful resolution to the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders talked about different aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. Watch: Netanyahu vs Gallant: Is Israel PM sabotaging peace in Gaza? Israel has been facing diplomatic pressure to finalise a truce which can avert a wider war in the region amid the ongoing talks in Qatar. The international negotiators have for months not been able to finalise a truce or hostage release deal, however, the tensions have escalated in the region after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's killing and have underscored the urgency to reach a ceasefire agreement. In the talks, the Palestinian militant group Hamas were not present as they said that they had accepted the terms and that Israel now needs to agree to it. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Columbia&nbsp;University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday (Aug 14), nearly four months after the university's handling of campus protests over Israel's war in Gaza drew criticism from pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian sides alike.</p>

<p>Shafik, who cited the toll the campus turmoil took on her family, becomes the third president of an Ivy League university to step down in the wake of campus protests over Gaza.</p>

<p>She said she made the announcement now so new leadership could be in place before the new term begins on Sept. 3, when student protesters have vowed to resume protests.</p>

<p>"It has...been a period of turmoil where it has been difficult to overcome divergent views across our community. This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community," Shafik said in a statement.</p>

<p>The university announced Katrina Armstrong, dean of&nbsp;Columbia's medical school, would serve as interim president. Armstrong said in a statement she was "acutely aware of the trials the University has faced over the past year."</p>

<p>Columbia&nbsp;was rocked in April and May as protesters occupied parts of the New York City campus in opposition to Palestinian civilian deaths in Gaza, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The demonstrators denounced Shafik for calling police onto campus to halt the demonstrations, while pro-Israel supporters castigated her for failing to crack down sufficiently.</p>

<p>Students with&nbsp;Columbia&nbsp;University Apartheid Divest, a group behind the protests, welcomed the resignation but said it should not become a distraction from their efforts to have&nbsp;Columbia&nbsp;divest from companies that support Israel's military and its occupation of Palestinian territories.</p>

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<p>"We hope that&nbsp;Columbia&nbsp;will finally appoint a president that will hear the students and faculty rather than appeasing Congress and donors," said Mahmoud Khalil, one of the group's lead negotiators with the school's administration.</p>

<p>Republican U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a critic of university leaders in congressional hearings over Gaza protests nationwide, called Shafik's resignation "overdue" on X because of what she called failure to protect Jewish students.</p>

<p>Two other Ivy League presidents have resigned after facing congressional critics. Liz Magill of the University of Pennsylvania stepped down in December 2023 and Claudine Gay of Harvard quit a month later.</p>

<p>Shafik, an Egyptian-born economist who holds British and US nationality, was previously deputy governor of the Bank of England, president of the London School of Economics and deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund.</p>

<p>After leading&nbsp;Columbia&nbsp;for little more than a year, Shafik said she would return to the British House of Lords and chair a review of the government's approach to international development.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/columbia-university-shifts-to-virtual-classes-following-on-campus-arrests-amid-anti-israel-protests-713938">Also read |&nbsp;Columbia University shifts to virtual classes following on-campus arrests amid anti-Israel protests</a></strong></p>

<p>Her position at&nbsp;Columbia&nbsp;was undermined when pro-Palestinian protesters set up dozens of tents on the main lawn.</p>

<p>On April 18 she took the unusual step of asking New York police to enter campus, angering rights groups, students and faculty, after encampments were not cleared voluntarily.</p>

<p>More than 100 people were arrested and the tents removed, but within days the encampment was back in place. The university called police back in on April 30, when they arrested 300 people at and near&nbsp;Columbia&nbsp;and the City College of New York. Some protesters were injured in the arrests.</p>

<p>The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered on Oct. 7 when Palestinian fighters from Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.</p>

<p>Israel's subsequent assault on the Hamas-governed enclave has since killed nearly 40,000 Palestinians, according to the local health ministry, while displacing nearly the entire population of 2.3 million, causing a hunger crisis and leading to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies.</p>

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Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday (Aug 14), nearly four months after the university's handling of campus protests over Israel's war in Gaza drew criticism from pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian sides alike.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday (Aug 14), nearly four months after the university's handling of campus protests over Israel's war in Gaza drew criticism from pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian sides alike. Shafik, who cited the toll the campus turmoil took on her family, becomes the third president of an Ivy League university to step down in the wake of campus protests over Gaza. She said she made the announcement now so new leadership could be in place before the new term begins on Sept. 3, when student protesters have vowed to resume protests. "It has...been a period of turmoil where it has been difficult to overcome divergent views across our community. This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community," Shafik said in a statement. The university announced Katrina Armstrong, dean of Columbia's medical school, would serve as interim president. Armstrong said in a statement she was "acutely aware of the trials the University has faced over the past year." Columbia was rocked in April and May as protesters occupied parts of the New York City campus in opposition to Palestinian civilian deaths in Gaza, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The demonstrators denounced Shafik for calling police onto campus to halt the demonstrations, while pro-Israel supporters castigated her for failing to crack down sufficiently. Students with Columbia University Apartheid Divest, a group behind the protests, welcomed the resignation but said it should not become a distraction from their efforts to have Columbia divest from companies that support Israel's military and its occupation of Palestinian territories. Watch | US: White House condemns antisemitism at Columbia University protests × "We hope that Columbia will finally appoint a president that will hear the students and faculty rather than appeasing Congress and donors," said Mahmoud Khalil, one of the group's lead negotiators with the school's administration. Republican U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a critic of university leaders in congressional hearings over Gaza protests nationwide, called Shafik's resignation "overdue" on X because of what she called failure to protect Jewish students. Two other Ivy League presidents have resigned after facing congressional critics. Liz Magill of the University of Pennsylvania stepped down in December 2023 and Claudine Gay of Harvard quit a month later. Shafik, an Egyptian-born economist who holds British and US nationality, was previously deputy governor of the Bank of England, president of the London School of Economics and deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund. After leading Columbia for little more than a year, Shafik said she would return to the British House of Lords and chair a review of the government's approach to international development. Also read | Columbia University shifts to virtual classes following on-campus arrests amid anti-Israel protests Her position at Columbia was undermined when pro-Palestinian protesters set up dozens of tents on the main lawn. On April 18 she took the unusual step of asking New York police to enter campus, angering rights groups, students and faculty, after encampments were not cleared voluntarily. More than 100 people were arrested and the tents removed, but within days the encampment was back in place. The university called police back in on April 30, when they arrested 300 people at and near Columbia and the City College of New York. Some protesters were injured in the arrests. The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered on Oct. 7 when Palestinian fighters from Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's subsequent assault on the Hamas-governed enclave has since killed nearly 40,000 Palestinians, according to the local health ministry, while displacing nearly the entire population of 2.3 million, causing a hunger crisis and leading to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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