Resource Page for The Conflict in the Middle East
Useful Resources
On 7 Oct 2023, Hamas launched a coordinated surprise offensive on Israel via land, air and sea, to which Israel retaliated. The conflict has since resulted in deaths and injuries of many innocent civilians.
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 Conflict in the Middle East
Information about the Situation in the Middle East (Order by Date of Publication)
(News Article) Netanyahu Declares Israel at war as Hamas attacks Kill Over 100, Straits Times, Oct 9
(News Article) Israel Vows ‘Mighty Vengeance’ after Surprise Attack by Hamas Kills Hundreds, Channel News Asia, Oct 9
(News Article) What is the Palestinian group Hamas?, Channel News Asia, Oct 8
People in Countries Worldwide Have Been Divided Due to the Conflict
(Video) Israel-Hamas war: Worldwide Protests as Nations Ramp up security, Straits Times, Oct 13
Reports on the Situation in the Middle East (Order by Date of Publication)
(Transcript) Media Doorstop on the Situation in the Middle East with Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Ministry of Home Affairs, Oct 12
(Video) Minister Shanmugam on the Situation in the Middle East, Channel News Asia, Oct 13
(News Article) Singapore Must Never Let External Events Affect ‘Precious Peace’: Shanmugam on Israel-Hamas War, Channel News Asia, Oct 13
(News Article) Singapore’s Chief Rabbi, Mufti Reaffirm Solidarity Between Communities Amid ‘Senseless’ Israel-Hamas War, Channel News Asia, Oct 15
(News Article) Singapore Red Cross and Government Pledge $505,000 for Relief Efforts Amid Israel-Hamas War, Straits Times, Oct 16
(Transcript) Excerpt of PM Lee Hsien Loong’s Media Wrap-up in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister’s Office Singapore, 20 Oct
(Video) PM Lee on ASEAN’s Response to the Situation in Gaza, Gov.sg Oct 23
(Video) PM Lee on Hamas’ Attacks on Israel, Gov.sg, Oct 23
(Video) PM Lee on Israel’s Response to the Hamas Attacks, Gov.sg, Oct 23
(News Article) Singaporeans Shouldn’t Let Tensions Elsewhere Affect Religious Harmony: PM Lee, Straits Times, Oct 24
(Video) Recent International Events Have Reminded Us That Our Peace and Stability is Precious and Should Not Be Taken For Granted, Gov.sg, Oct 20
President Tharman’s Facebook Post, Oct 22
(News Article) Protection of Civilians, More Aid Needed to Prevent Catastrophe in Gaza, Straits Times, Oct 22
(News Article) Israel-Hamas Conflict a ‘Reminder’ for Singapore That It Has National Interests at Stake: Vivian Balakrishnan, Channel News Asia, Nov 6
(News Article) PAP, WP and PSP Condemn Violence Against Civilians in Israel-Hamas War, Urge Cohesion and Harmony, Straits Times, Nov 7
(News Article) Israel and Hamas to Start Four-day Truce on Friday: Qatar Mediators, Channel News Asia, Nov 24
Official Statements by Prime Minister’s Office Singapore and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Press Release) MFA Spokesperson’s Comments on the Situation in Israel, 7 October 2023, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oct 7
(Press Release) MFA Spokesperson’s Comments on the Situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oct 16
(Press Release) Statement by the Permanent Representative of Singapore, at the Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 27 October 2023, New York, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oct 27
(Press Release) Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Burhan Gafoor, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the United Nations, After the Adoption of the Resolution Entitled “Protection of Civilians and Upholding Legal and Humanitarian Obligations” at the Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 27 October, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oct 27
(Transcript) Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan During the Parliamentary Motion on the Israel-Hamas Conflict, 6 November 2023, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nov 6
(Transcript) DPM Lawrence Wong on the Israel-Hamas Conflict (November 2023) Prime Minister’s Office Singapore, Nov 6