Minister Shanmugam highlights security measures and racial unity efforts.
“Terrorist groups may attempt to exploit such conflicts,” Shanmugam warned, noting an increase in extremist rhetoric worldwide. Authorities have heightened security across key locations, increased patrols, and reassessed risk-prone sites. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has also intensified its precautions.
Despite potential threats, the minister acknowledged Singapore’s strong foundation of religious understanding and trust. He reaffirmed that it is possible to sympathize with the suffering of Palestinians while unequivocally condemning terrorist attacks against Israel. Singapore continues to support a two-state solution to the crisis.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had earlier condemned the attacks in Israel, calling them unjustifiable under any rationale. Minister Shanmugam reiterated this stance, emphasizing that any response to the conflict must align with international law.
Singapore must remain vigilant and ensure that external conflicts do not disrupt its internal stability, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam stated on Thursday. In response to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, he emphasized the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony while reinforcing security measures.
“Terrorist groups may attempt to exploit such conflicts,” Shanmugam warned, noting an increase in extremist rhetoric worldwide. Authorities have heightened security across key locations, increased patrols, and reassessed risk-prone sites. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has also intensified its precautions.
Despite potential threats, the minister acknowledged Singapore’s strong foundation of religious understanding and trust. He reaffirmed that it is possible to sympathize with the suffering of Palestinians while unequivocally condemning terrorist attacks against Israel. Singapore continues to support a two-state solution to the crisis.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had earlier condemned the attacks in Israel, calling them unjustifiable under any rationale. Minister Shanmugam reiterated this stance, emphasizing that any response to the conflict must align with international law.
