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Israel and Palestine agree on Gaza reconstruction: UN official

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United Nations: An agreement has been reached between Israel, Palestine and the United Nations (UN) under which nearly 25,000 homeowners in Gaza can access materials to repair their damaged homes starting next week.

This was announced Friday, by the UN special coordinator for the Middle East, Robert Serry, according to a as per report.

The homes were damaged in the recent 51-day conflict in Gaza.

“The (Palestinian) government of national consensus will soon make a separate announcement on the process to access the building materials,” UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at a daily news briefing.

“As part of the understanding, materials procured under the mechanism may only be used for their intended purpose, and the UN will undertake spot checks to monitor compliance,” Dujarric said, citing Serry.

“Serry added that the UN will undertake every effort to assist the Palestinian government of national consensus in reconstructing Gaza, including financial support to homeowners, but cautioned that existing resources are insufficient,” the spokesperson added.

According to a recent UN assessment, more than 100,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, affecting over 600,000 people. Many people still lack access to the municipal water network. Blackouts of up to 18 hours a day are common.

In addition, the violence killed more than 2,100 Palestinians, including more than 500 children, and over 70 Israelis.

Serry emphasised the UN’s commitment to assist the Palestinian government of national consensus in its reconstruction efforts through direct financial support to homeowners in need.

However, he said that the existing resources were largely insufficient, particularly as pledges made at last month’s Cairo International Conference, amounting to about $2.1 billion were slow to arrive.

The special coordinator called on all parties concerned to lend their full support to enable the mechanism to operate at the required scale, in the interests of the affected population in Gaza.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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