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Palestinian protests rage across West Bank, Gaza
Gaza/Ramallah, Dec 8 (IANS) Dozens were injured on Friday as Palestinians took to the streets in West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem against the US declaration of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
In West Bank, scores of people paraded towards the Israeli settlements and clashed with Israeli troops. The soldiers opened fire and threw tear gas bombs injuring at least 40 people, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
Angry Palestinians also held demonstrations inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after the Friday noon prayers, the BBC reported.
In Gaza, mosques called on the Palestinians to take to the street to protest for Jerusalem while dozens of youths headed to the border areas between Israel and Gaza Strip.
Demonstrators in Bethlehem changing anti-Israeli and anti-US slogans threw stones and faced off with Israeli troops. Water cannon was used to disperse the crowds while clouds of tear gas and thick, black smoke from a burning tyres filled the air.
Extra battalions were deployed in West Bank after clashes there as well as in parts of East Jerusalem and on the Gaza-Israel border on Thursday left dozens of Palestinians wounded.
Hundreds of additional police were on duty in and around the Old City of Jerusalem.
The Fatah faction of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for Palestinians to take to the streets while the Hamas movement called for a “day of rage” and a third popular uprising against Israel.
“Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of the Zionist entity (Israel) is ominous and he is playing with fire,” said Ahmad Bahar, a senior Hamas leader during Friday prayers.
“Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine and also the capital of the Arabs and Muslims. By declaring Jerusalem is the capital of the Zionist entity, he is digging his grave,” he said.
He called on Arab and Islamic countries to support the Palestinian people, especially those who live in Jerusalem facing the “conspiracy of the occupation”, Xinhua news agency reported.
There were demonstrations in Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Iran by pro-Palestinian protesters. People took to the streets in Malaysia, Bangladesh and Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, also over US President Donald Trump’s move.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.