SINGAPORE: As it expressed” deep distress” over the situation in the Gaza Strip, the Singapore government announced on Monday( Oct 16) that it will donate S$ 300,000( US$ 219, 073 ) to humanitarian aid for the Israel-Has conflict.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) of Singapore noted in a statement the rising number of civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian crisis brought on by Israeli military operations in response to Hamas attacks on October 7. & nbsp,
The Singapore government did contribute$ 300,000 to humanitarian relief efforts through the Singapore Red Cross in response to the immediate humanitarian situation.
Singapore urged all factions to abide by international humanitarian law and permit the Gaza Strip’s civil population to receive humanitarian assistance right away.
The Singapore Red Cross also announced on Monday that it will contribute$ 150, 000 ( S$ 255, 412 ) to support ongoing relief efforts. & nbsp,
According to the organization, the money will benefit both sides’ support efforts, including those of the Palestine Red Crescent Society and Israel’s Magen David Adom. & nbsp,
The public fundraising campaign A & nbsp was introduced on Monday and will run through the end of January of the following year.
Israeli attacks on Gaza had already claimed the lives of at least 2,750 people, including roughly 10,000 wounded and a third of children. Another 1,000 people are missing and thought to be in ruins.
Crimes CANNOT BE JUSTIFIED, they say.
According to the MFA, the Palestinian militant organization Hamas intentionally targeted civilians in its wonder strike, killing and abducting them, and committing heinous acts of terrorism.
” There is no justification for these crimes by any logic.” All civilians taken prisoner by Hamas must be released immediately and safely, according to a director.
Israel has a right to defend its people and its country, according to the law. Israel had, nevertheless, abide by all applicable international law, including the laws of war, in order to exercise this right. It may exert every effort to safeguard civilians’ safety and security.