The Israel-Hamas conflict has resulted in tensions elsewhere, but the situation in Singapore is different, said the Law and Home Affairs Minister.
Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Wednesday highlighted the importance of religious leadersSpeaking at an event organised by the Inter-Religious Organisation , Mr Shanmugam said there had been recent comments that religious leaders should not be involved in giving guidance or advice on the situation in Israel and Gaza. The minister did not specify the source of these comments.
"We can be thankful that in Singapore the situation has been quite different so far. It is not by accident, a lot of it is by design over the years. And one of the key reasons for this is that our religious leaders have given guidance." Mr Shanmugam spoke of how the Mufti of Singapore, Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, had given guidance on how to pray for those suffering, on contributing to humanitarian efforts, and the importance of verifying information.between Chief Rabbi Mordechai Abergel and Dr Nazirudin that affirmed the"longstanding trust, confidence, and friendship" between Jews and Muslims in Singapore, and made a"common plea" for the lives of those caught in the conflict.
"It is quite usual, indeed important, for religious leaders to weigh in on matters that concern people in their communities," he added. Since then, Israel has relentlessly bombarded Gaza and sent in ground troops. As the war enters its second month, health authorities in Gaza say more than 10,000 Palestinians - including women and children - have died, and more than 1.5 million people have been forced to leave their homes.
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