The city-state is also engaging companies and charities at home, as well as the Egyptian government.
Dr Maliki added that the efforts that Singaporeans have put in so far, including their donations for humanitarian aid to Gaza, “speak volumes of the generosity… and the passion that they have towards helping the innocent victims”.
PUSHING FOR A NEGOTIATED TWO-STATE SOLUTION
In the longer-term, however, Singapore, like many other countries, believes a negotiated two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians is the best outcome.
At the same time, there is a call for the international community to come together to push this forward.
“That’s really where we hope Singaporeans can understand that in this region, the leaders of the Arab countries are coming together to find solutions towards this two-state solution. It is something that we aspire towards,” said Dr Maliki.
“We aspire for peace and stability in the region, and for that to happen, we hope for the realisation of the two-state solution. It will take some time, but I think it’s good for Singaporeans to understand the dynamic process that’s happening today in the region, and we hope for the best.”