Overview

• Singapore's Minister for Law and Home Affairs, K Shanmugam, expressed being 'very upset' over the Israeli embassy's Facebook post, which compared mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran.
• The post, deemed 'insensitive' and 'completely unacceptable,' was removed following Singapore's intervention, highlighting concerns over public safety and community harmony.
• Singapore has condemned the Hamas attacks on Israel but criticized Israel's military response as excessive, amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
• The Israeli embassy's post was criticized for attempting to 'rewrite history' and for inappropriately referencing sacred texts for political points.
• Singapore's government emphasized the importance of maintaining safety, security, and harmony among its diverse communities, including Jews and Muslims.