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Resource Page for The Conflicts in the Middle East
26 August 2025
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Tensions in the Middle East have persisted since the attacks between Israel and Hamas in October 2023.
Hostilities between Israel and Iran further heightened tensions in the Middle East since June 2025. The fight has since drawn in Iran-backed groups such as the Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah.
Constant impediment of humanitarian aid has caused mass starvation and a dire lack of essential medical services. The suffering of innocent civilians is prolonged as a result of these conflicts.
To better understand the situation in the Middle East and Singapore’s position, below are some useful resources for consideration.
Further updates will be made to this resource page as the situation continues to develop.
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NE Insights on the Conflicts in the Middle East [Updated Aug 2025]
MFA's Infographics on the Conflict
MFA's Infographics on Singapore's Foreign Policy Interests
Key Reports From Singapore
Singapore deploys C-130 for second airdrop ops to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, The Straits Times, 12 August 2025
Singapore 'deeply concerned' about Israel's plan to expand military operations in Gaza: MFA Channel News Asia, 10 August 2025
Singapore prepared to contribute to Gaza reconstruction once permanent ceasefire reached, Channel News Asia, 30 Jul 2025
Singapore deeply distressed by deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza Strip: MFA, The Straits Times, 13 November 2024
UN cannot allow violations of international law to become normalised, says Vivian Balakrishnan, The Straits Times, 29 Sep 2024
‘We do not take sides, we uphold principles’: Vivian on Singapore’s foreign policy approach, The Straits Times, 28 Aug 2024
GPS Jamming, Harsh Environment: RSAF Aircrew Recount Challenges of Gaza Airdrops, The Straits Times, 29 Jun 2024
SAF Sends Medical Team to Egypt to Treat Casualties From Gaza, The Straits Times, 19 Jan 2024
PAP, WP and PSP Condemn Violence Against Civilians in Israel-Hamas War, Urge Cohesion and Harmony, The Straits Times, 7 Nov 2023
Israel-Hamas Conflict a 'Reminder' for Singapore That It Has National Interests at Stake: Vivian Balakrishnan, Channel News Asia, 6 Nov 2023
Singapore Votes In Favour of UN Resolution to Protect Civilians, Uphold Humanitarian Obligations in Gaza Strip, Channel News Asia, 28 Oct 2023
Singapore's Chief Rabbi, Mufti Reaffirm Solidarity Between Communities Amid 'Senseless' Israel-Hamas War, Channel News Asia, 15 Oct 2023
Singapore Must Never Let External Events Affect 'Precious Peace': Shanmugam on Israel-Hamas War, Channel News Asia, 13 Oct 2023
Key Developments
Israeli plan for Gaza takeover must be halted immediately, UN rights chief says, The Straits Times, 8 Aug 2025
Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says Trump says, Channel News Asia, 24 June 2025
Israel-Iran tensions escalate: How proxies, nuclear ambitions are fuelling crisis, Channel News Asia, 13 June 2025
Singapore will continue to send aid to Gaza despite Israel's ban on UN humanitarian agency: Vivian Balakrishnan, Channel News Asia, 12 Nov 2024
Singapore 'deeply concerned' about recent Middle East developments, including killing of Hamas chief Haniyeh, Channel News Asia, 1 Aug 2024
US announces 10-nation coalition to combat Huthi attacks in Red Sea, Today Online, 19 Dec 2023
Israel vows ‘mighty vengeance’ after deadliest day for 50 years 8 Oct 2023
What is the Palestinian group Hamas?, The Straits Times, 7 Oct 2023
Official Statements by Government Agencies
(News Release) Singapore Deploys RSAF C-130 to Conduct Airdrop Operations for Gaza and Deliver the Ninth Tranche of Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, MINDEF, 12 Aug 2025
(Statement) MFA Spokesperson's Comments on the Situation in Gaza, 10 August 2025
(Transcript) United Nations High-Level Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, 28 to 30 July 2025
(PQ) Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Questions on the Israel-Hamas Conflict, 8 April 2025
(Statement) MFA Spokesperson's Comments in Response to Media Queries on the Issue of Recognition of the Palestinian State, 17 April 2025
(Transcript) Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Wrap-Up Interview with Singapore Media During the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York, 27 September 2024, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep 2024
(Transcript) Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Oral Reply to Parliamentary Questions on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, 7 August 2024, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug 2024
(Transcript) Handover Ceremony for the Fourth Tranche of Humanitarian Assistance for Gaza, 22 July 2024, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 22 Jul 2024
(Transcript) Speech by Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen, at the Overseas Service Medal Presentation Ceremony on 25 Jun 2024, Ministry of Defence, 25 Jun 2024
(Statement) Supported UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution for a humanitarian truce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct 2023
For more statements by MFA on the conflict, please refer to: MFA Page