PM Lee on the situation in Gaza and impact on Singapore's Muslims | Interview with Lee Hsien Loong

"I completely understand how Muslims in Singapore have become very aroused by what is happening in Gaza, very distressed. It is unconscionable. It is inhuman," said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his last interview with the media as Singapore's PM.
"I think we have to recognise that, respect that, understand it, and try to get people to work together. So, see what can we do to acknowledge these feelings, but to do (what) is practical and not just performative," Mr Lee said.
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[@disgraced101]

PM Lee has been Prime Minister most of my adult life and I am grateful that his leadership has guided Singapore through some difficult times. I haven't been a fan of most of the ruling party's policies but the peace and comfort Singaporeans enjoy today is thanks to the foresight the leadership has. Maybe I am speaking from a privelaged perspective and if I were from a lower SES, my tune would be different but overall as a country under PM Lee's tenure we've done alright. Thank you Prime Minister Lee. Enjoy your role as Senior Minister.

[@sathya7951]

how he speaks so wisely shows exactly why he’s the pm of Singapore, coming from a Malaysian

[@foreveryoung999]

Singapore is great because of leaders like him.

[@Godzillamonstrosity]

Ofc non-malay Malaysians are all jealous of Singapore and wished they were Singaporean instead 😂😂

[@Muricans1776]

The most pragmatic , sensible and calm leader ... always someone who brings people together and does what is the best for his people. Amazing person. God Bless always.

[@drivex6761]

Thats how assassin n psychopath look like Watch ur back

[@Islamunitedpeople]

Genesis 21:34 , exodus 13:17

[@starrystarrybee]

He is so much more eloquent and articulate than the Prime Minister of Australia.

[@faiga3544]

Lol dont even compare western politicians to ours

[@SmithFamily11]

Couldn’t agree more! Somehow I percieve integrity and honesty as well

[@supriadiramlan5545]

err i really thought Israel already bought Australia politician via USA lol no offence with Oz people they are nice, but the politician without backbone

[@mohammedsainomo8414]

@@supriadiramlan5545they are bought not even via US. Directly bought. Australia has its own version of aipac that influences the major parties and both sides of politics. The only ones not influenced are some of the minor parties and independents.

[@supriadiramlan5545]

@@mohammedsainomo8414 so sad isn't it? i mean when i visit australia i met some of awesome people down there, but if when those people led by so many lamb....... so sad i mean not even lamb, but somebody who sell theirs soul :(

[@markarmage3776]

What he's actually saying beneath all the gentle words is that Singapore is small and there's very little the country can do to tip the situation and if the countries take big actions, the price to be paid is enormous so it's not worth it, once again because Singapore is very small. So people shouldn't protest, shouldn't riot, should keep quiet and send a few dime and words as charity while keep going on with their lives.

[@tuesdae666]

Not just Muslims. I'm not Muslim but this strikes at humanity's conscience.

[@ashly2000]

Then where was the himanity on oct 7th? Where is the humanity when it comes to north korea Where is the humanity when it came to other issues? This whole gaza issue is blown out of proportion and has this wave of sentiments that is overrated

[@metricblu]

@@ashly2000 So, the CONTINUOUS KILLING of women and children is overrated to you? The demolition of Gaza, deliberate starvation and humiliation of IMPOVERISHED PEOPLE is overrated to you? Palestinian suffering in the hands of Israel has been a sad history for over 50 years, NOT just from the infliction on Oct.7th 2023... which was 7 MONTHS AGO!

[@tarmiziahmad1306]

@@ashly2000Your type of thinking is dangerous. According to you, we cannot care about one issue if we do not care about ALL other issues. Do you see the problem with this mentality?

[@Amin-al-Husseini_1941picture]

@@metricblu except Hamas claims those are children and women, they counted up to 11k but PROMISED theres 40k dead children foreign investigators only have found half of what hamas claimed to count (6k).. none were below 14, most had "destroyed metal pieces" next to them.. and bullets wonder what arabs are known for with children.. child marriage and.. Iran Iraq war perhaps? wheres the "Genocide" of the 64k those bastards killed?

[@jonnymcgrath4816]

@@ashly2000where was the humanity the past 76years??? Were you born on Oct 7?? Where were you before when Israhell was killing Palestinians daily before Oct 7???

[@ismailnyeyusof3520]

Lee Hsien Loong is indeed a very good PM for Singapore. His first priority is to protect his country and its citizens and not draw the country into foreign conflicts. Singapore is today a very rich country so one important action they can take, given both internal and external resources and relations, is to send aid into Gaza. Other than that, Singapore will not tolerate tension within its borders and will swiftly take action against any form of tension factors. This is the correct thing to do if Singapore is to remain strong and secure going forward and continue to be able to provide aid. The fact is that the question of Palestine is much older than the history of most modern countries existing today, especially in our region in South East Asia, and the sources of tension and mistrust there cannot be easily understood and resolved. Protests elsewhere in the world are completely not solving anything happening there. It’s even less able to solve anything when the protests happen in a country with zero diplomatic relations or ties with the most powerful country in the Middle East! No leverage exists unlike Singapore which can do something like sending aid using their own military assets!

[@sandypike2431]

Are you also sending aid to the aggrieved party in the war - Israelis who have lost loved ones or suffered harm because of the war? There are thousands of Israelis who are suffering and live in constant fear of being attacked, murdered, abused, made homeless because of Hamas inciting the violence we now see.

[@metricblu]

@@sandypike2431 IN ISRAEL: Many of the displaced Israelis are living in hotels. For instance, the Seasons Hotel in northern Netanya has been packed to capacity for seven months, accommodating evacuees from various towns and communities. Families share small hotel rooms, and life has been challenging for them since the displacement. IN PALESTINE: No hotels, No housing, No Mosque + Churches, No Schools/Universities, No Hospitals, No Food/Water/Fuel/Medicine ... and now, even their refugee TENTS are being bombed .... So, who is really suffering here? Unfortunately for you, people are not as naive or gullible as you think they are...

[@thechip2727]

agree

[@Amin-al-Husseini_1941picture]

@@metricblu yes.. and many of them are gay Palestinians or little girls who fled from Palestine cause of the torture of gays and child marriage.. Palestine: ARA, FAL, PLO, NBP, Golden Square of Iraq, Muhhamad Rashid Rida, Amin al Husseini (1941 picture), Suddam Husseini, Abbas, NSDAP, Houthi, Hamas

[@ashly2000]

@@metricblu thats because they are taken care by their government which by the way have progressed from a slum to a furst world country ? Thats more than i can say for its neighbours!

[@anonymoushuman8962]

This guy is excellent. Very clear and concise from one of the greatest, well educated and successful countries on the planet.

[@TheWhippingPost]

I agree that he gave a great response for Singapore. He said nothing

[@TicTeckToe]

My left ear enjoyed this conversation

[@LonganLee]

What happened to the right ear? 👀🤭

[@ReizePrimus]

I almost wasted $50 on a new pair of earphones before my logical mind told me to test different devices and videos to realize this too.

[@themeaningoflifeexpert]

I can hear both sides on my headphones

[@thatwayne]

@@themeaningoflifeexpertmono audio

[@Nyx7787]

❤Thank you senior minister Lee Hsien Loong!❤ Thank you Singapore!

[@matcha_whirlpool]

Best response among world leaders for the conflict that is happening now. 👏

[@paddy8888]

Seeing others suffer, for whatever reasons, is always distressing. Seeing how the Palestinians in Gaza suffer, and not being able to stop it, is heartbreaking beyond words!

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

but it's strange that this muslim empathy/ sympathy disappears when we talk about the genocide in West Papua or the muslims dying in Yemen at the hands of the Saudis. Same with Congo and Sudan. This is most evident when it comes to the way Rohingya people are treated in South East Asia despite being muslims themself. Like why is there such a strong double standard?

[@johnnydoe1237]

​@@zurzakne-etra7069when identity is tied up in politics, people's emotions become much more pronounced

[@teepiaukennethwong7829]

What about Hamas' Oct 7 killings of innocent civilian Israeli Jews and Israeli Arab Muslims,including infants? What about the hostage-takings of Israeli Jews and Israeli Arab/Muslims,including infants? Are these not innocent lives lost? This is the reason the minority Israeli Arab/Muslims are angry with Hamas! Think!

[@user-ht1qg9xn3ra]

Did you see the Isrealis suffered from Hamas?

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

​@@zurzakne-etra7069 Politics tends to muddy the issue and complicate matters. And in that murky world, everybody has an angle. Make it worth their while to stop throwing swords at each other, and maybe - just maybe - they will stop fighting.

[@munirmuntiazakib4998]

man is learned and compassionate.

[@neorenjie]

Luckily we don’t mix religion with politics.

[@booaks2980]

Unlike Malaysia lol. I'm Malaysian

[@trainingwithlatiflivefit15]

Shaddup ​@@booaks2980

[@SalmanWong]

Just remember to keep an eye out for the demographics.

[@TheVineOfChristLives]

In history, a societal Elitist ideology always led to fascism and resulted in genocide.

[@siam5114]

@@human-wd8pg Ya3 you are right, but people know Singapore, Johor ? what is that, a state beside Singapore? Good government is not based on race. Imagine Singapore is still under Malaysia, surely nobody know about it

[@verngoh7328]

Thank you PM Lee for supporting and protecting humanity 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ibadulislam5216]

Singapore is lucky to have good leadership from the time of Lee Kuan Yew. One of the reasons they have progressed so well. Great response from PM Lee Hsien Loong.

[@BozQ]

Thank you PM Lee, for making a clear and reasonable stand on this issue as a nation.

[@ChanYB]

Singapore leader is full of wisdom. God bless

[@pei-sanlai8013]

which God? I will bless those who bless you, > And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12 : 3) Downfall of Singapore is coming

[@BD-ek8eg]

Please also feel for the many Christians in Gaza

[@v1nc3nt_bl4ck4]

We pray for all in Gaza no matter what religion they are, it was very saddening the 3rd oldest church in the world was destroyed in Gaza. We all shall pray for Gaza and it’s innocents

[@alzair8081]

I thought he would be biased, but the truth is he has the courage to condemn the massacre and fight for humanity.. Alhamdullilah..

[@mrDimensionSeven]

Look at his whole statement bro. He condemns the 7 Oct attack which is basically an effort to end the occupation. He does not acknowledge that there is an occupation going on there.

[@yawbamoah2217]

@@mrDimensionSeven”Oct 7th is an effort to end the occupation” then the subsequent war is also an effort to remove a terrorist organization

[@whateveritis7351]

​@@yawbamoah2217 educate yourself the so called terrorist never existed if there is "No Occupation". Before that the state of Israel. This comment shows, you don't even have knowledge capacity at least level of Wikipedia.

[@sky890715]

This is exactly how a leader with "BRAIN" would lead. Our own country's needs and safety should always comes first in priority, among all else~ Sadly i'm not Singaporean...

[@capt.a.a.pirani5135]

What a lovely man….. We still need his guidance.

[@raymondteo2611]

I’m Singaporean I’m proud to say it as it is!!, we don’t need to dress up put on our best tuxedo to talk facts, as simple as that as what you see is what you’ll get!! My PM wore a simple shirt but is holding a big stick!!.

[@logicrule]

why is the sound only on one side?

[@mohammadnazmulhoque5522]

Exactly what is required to respond, thanks a lot Mr Lee for his thoughts.

[@Elias.Yusuf101]

Respectfull PM, He is in feeling about his people and their situations. Mohd Yusuf from Somalia.

[@everardvanrooyen2322]

The best, by far, commentary from a true statesman I have heard during this catastrophe in Gaza and Israel

[@Insaanich1]

Well said sir 👍

[@muhammedriaz4478]

Well said, PM Lee, respect for you. Yes, all,Palestinians Muslims, Christians and dare say Jews who are Palestinians all need help and world needs to act and stop this genocide.

[@user-jk5um1om8l]

It’s not a genocide lmao

[@ranjitntu]

It is commendable that he can take a balanced approach without siding with one party while still being candid and truthful

[@shanedwood]

This is what a typical leader should be like

[@eduardoking8402]

I would call it a pragmatic, practical and conscionable approach, calling out the bad actors whenever warranted. Screaming, shouting, and demonstrating violently is not productive, and does not resolve issues, but only hurt Singapore internally. Netanyahu is not going to care a hoot, he didn't flinch when there were long mass protestations in Israel against him before the October incident, so he's not going to care about protests in other countries over Gaza. He's also not bothered about corruption charges against him in his own country. I'm not a muslim, but I am deeply horrified and troubled by the pain and suffering the evil Netanyahu is relentlessly inflicting on innocent lives disproportionately. All I can do is hope and pray that all the world leaders, in particular the USA, UK and Germany will take decisive action to stop the loss of tens of thousands lives and suffering.

[@Amin-al-Husseini_1941picture]

truthful? he forgot these: ARA, FAL, PLO, NBP, Golden Square of Iraq, Muhhamad Rashid Rida, Amin al Husseini (1941 picture), Suddam Husseini, Abbas, NSDAP, Houthi, Hamas

[@pkmcb300]

Extremely well said and impartial. Burning flag so called peaceful demonstration and to boycott are not the right solution. Be practical like what he said and move on. It’s not your fight everyone.

[@wangchung7599]

The Preamble to the Hamas Charter is still troublesome - "Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it."

[@SalmanWong]

That's why I agree with what Bibi said. They ARE at the forefront of this global war against this evil.

[@hafiz-.-]

Hamas is not in west bank. So what is happening is west bank? Hamas wasnt formed before 1987. So what is happening before that?

[@wangchung7599]

​@@hafiz-.- Three major wars and many minor conflicts.

[@hafiz-.-]

@@wangchung7599 American Civil War, WW1 and WW2?

[@wangchung7599]

@@hafiz-.- What are they?

[@tech8167]

The reason singaporean Gov had hard time over this situation, is because they have strong military ties. Israel trianed Singaporean soldiers and Singapore bought a lot of weapons from them. I will bet they will also buy the AI technologies that are being tested in Gaza. But that will be done by every Gov in the world. So they will feel less like a bad guy.

[@chennathan-w2g]

Singapore strong military ties, if you can called it this way is history, more 60 years ago, in mid- 60s to the early 70s. The USA and Israel are staunch allies. Singapore must align US interest because it serves our national interests. Don't forget Singapore is surrounded two huge Muslim countries in Indonesia and Malaysia in ASEAN.

[@carlocaiani3742]

Like his Father , brilliant man - makes complex issues so simple for a way forward ... We need this wonderful man , like his Father before him , help us negotiate various conflicts around the world , among which the war in Ukraine , the Israel / palestinian conflict , importantly negotiate with the china communist party , Taiwan , US to avoid a brutal war , likely world war - if anyone can see sense and negotiate to reach a compromise , successfully resolution , it is this wonderful man PM Lee , son of legendary founder of Singapore Lee Yuan Hew ...

[@TheMalayLinguist]

I'm going to miss PM Lee.

[@MarxAlex]

Wonder how long before the demographics shift in Singapore and how that affects its stability and foeeign policy in future.

[@hotkayz]

Like how US foreign policy shifted by the Israel lobby

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

Not long. Already happening.

[@hotkayz]

Wonder how long before the Jewish demographics shift in the US with regards to and how that affects its stability and foeeign policy in future, oh wait...

[@jhdgtyhaja]

Sharia for Singapore!

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

@@jhdgtyhaja Whatever for...? If it is not broken, why fix it...? Only a fool does so. And we, rest assured, are not fools.

[@raintreeleaf]

Please fix audio please. I expect a mass media company to do better.

[@CK-mp9pq]

We have to look at the facts and to act accordingly in a rational way taking into considerations that Singapore is a multi-racial and multi-religion society with a common language, English, to communicate each others ideas and feelings. We need to put in our minds foremost the Singapore Pledge. We are Singaporeans !!

[@StanleyC0718]

So calm and collected

[@6Sambora]

why not help the rohingya first? rohingya cases are nearer instead of a war so far away. why is the muslim community so selective in helping rohingya instead? i say, Focus on our country first before helping others la.

[@Aurica34]

Help ourselves first.....;

[@yahnadam1971]

Go google ICJ case against Myanmar. Did you know they filed a case at ICJ about rohingyas?

[@SalmanWong]

Just in case you didn't know, the Rohingya are not really welcomed in Malaysia. Just like how Palestinians are not really welcomed in Arab countries I guess.

[@esther_18]

Help Singaporeans first.

[@yahnadam1971]

@@esther_18 shows how emphatic you are as a singaporean...selfish and greedy. we got roof over our heads, food, drinking water, etc but still not enough?

[@amiraseri]

Respect to Singapore, thank you for the continuous support. The genocide does not just started from Oct 7, way before that.

[@Owen7768]

Grow up. Not every war is a genocide. Also not in in Yemen with 400.000 victims.

[@timestandstill]

Luckily he is non-Muslim & unbiased senior minister. There isn't such personality among Malaysian politicians.

[@sadiaswr]

At first muslims feel very strongly for it. But with time alot of non muslim singaporean also cannot tahan with whats happening there.

[@themeaningoflifeexpert]

I got harassed by a group of Malay Muslim boys while I was seated in bus 175 on Saturday night 9pm at Bugis headed towards the West. They were seated behind me, blowing the Aircon in my hair. I felt someone brushing against my hair, and they were all telling "huat ah" "huat ah" behind me. This is very pitiful behaviour. I could have called the police to arrest them for harassment and causing public nuisance. Please educate your young members.

[@everythingnothing2978]

why not just report them damn

[@themeaningoflifeexpert]

@@everythingnothing2978 I was so disgusted with them, I wanted to leave asap. I also think they must come from broken homes probably suffering from parental abuse. Maybe next time I will be trained to tell the bus driver to call the police.

[@somethingisbaking2401]

Future prison population

[@zakwan9266]

I made it up*

[@YXL36]

If you ever heard of molotov bombings at the shop and houses of Non-Muslims in Msia after the "Allah socks" issue and the stir-up of discrimination towards Non Muslims by national boycott of Non-Muslim owned KK mart franchises, you'll understand the meaning of racial harrassment & discrimination

[@sandypike2431]

With respect Mr Lee who do you think is prolonging this war in Gaza? Hamas has only to return all the hostages and desist from further attempts to annihilate Israel. Is the collateral loss of life in Gaza due to the IDF or to Hamas' strategy to fight this war from amongst its own people ((it is the government)? Lastly was the Hamas planned and perpetrated incursion into a sovereign neighbour/Israel a legitimate act of war to defend itself?

[@rosminananda8232]

Not only muslim They are also Christian and Jews in Palestine

[@kurtwicklund8901]

The PM was asked about Muslim citizens in his country. FFS

[@anti-affiliatetrader5143]

There are zero Jews in Gaza. Stop lying.

[@luckybaby4061]

Ya if it a palastine jews they would be in isreal by now

[@logicrule]

Don't think there are Christians and Jews in Palestine/Gaza specifically.

[@noproblematallmate]

Jews are not allowed to live safely in Arab/Muslim countries around Israel. So I think you are spreading fake information. There are millions of Muslims in Israel though.

[@jacobchan9198]

Wise and intelligent..

[@laylaali5977]

He is a great leader

[@bobafett5757]

*Logically we need to be more worried on the intensifying conflict between Russia Ukraine and NATO in Europe and also tension on SCS between China PH and USA cos this breakouts will impact the entire SEA economy and well being so let us all pray hard for world peace*

[@hanawolfgang]

Yeah, logically we should worry about the economy not genocide 🤡

[@deschan2246]

Thats 8000km away, what happen there does not concern Singaporeans directly. Also Singapore, a tiny dot country has zero influence. Does Singapore need to get involve???? Please focus on high cost of living induced by government policy. Thats more critical n key to Singaporeans!!!

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

I really hate what's happening to Gazans and how they are being genocide-ed but where was this sympathy and empathy when Yemen and West Papua and Rohingya genocides were happening?

[@katong1953]

@zurzakne. Forget about deschan. He's a cheao, low quality bot.

[@luckybaby4061]

​@zurzakne-etra7069 bro u know most ironic part the middle east country support china by china is having the genocide of xin jiang and tibet which is must worse then in palastine

[@6Sambora]

i say those in singapore that wants to help, should be send there to palestine and help fight the war 😂 dont simply protest and waste energy here

[@deschan2246]

​@@zurzakne-etra7069 nobody likes what happen there. Singapore can do everything n anything, its not going to change what happen there. Why waste time n resources on things Singapore cant influence or change? High Cost Of Living is all within Singapore Government control YET THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING

[@Yamoukawchowa]

He has to understand and condemn the occupation and apartheid system towards the Palestinians. Only then he would understand why it culminates into this current genocide. It helps with donations but only short term, I am sure he can contribute to long term solutions which is voicing out for the end of the occupation. Not complex.

[@mrDimensionSeven]

Couldnt agree more with you. The rootcause of the problem is the occupation. His condemnation on the 7th Oct attack means he does not acknowledge that there is an occupation going on in there. There is no solid point in providing aid while at the same time did nothing to or even supporting the occupation.

[@nuraziemah4395]

Agreed 💯👍🏽

[@blackzoohop]

I'm sure if he has a better solution he would have already done that.. one wrong move and he would put Singapore in jeopardy.. who's gonna be responsible for that in the end?

[@Yamoukawchowa]

@@blackzoohop Voicing out against genocide is never a wrong move and it shouldn’t be in any circumstances. That’s the difference between a true moral, strong , influential leader and one which is not.

[@blackzoohop]

@@Yamoukawchowa what you said might be right. But I wouldn't expect him to be, because I myself am not a person with a strong moral sense, and an influential leader. I don't even dare to make any comments publicly with my real name. So I guess that's why I'm fine with his stance. I guess it's easier to expect someone else to do the hard and right thing when I can just hide away without having to shoulder the consequences?

[@murtadha96]

I envy Singapore for their great leader. Articulate, well-spoken, measured, reasonable, and with foresight. As an Iraqi, I hope we can one day replicate even some of the success of Singapore and the great results they managed to achieve.

[@adamant8435]

The most intelligent bloodline in history

[@krishnasshah-fk7eq]

most practical way to answer

[@thechip2727]

well said. good leader

[@boredscientist5756]

He clearly knows nothing about this area and its history 😂

[@micahiah2]

We are not God. We do what we can do and keep trying. We do not add to the problem. An accident happens on the road, and everyone wants to kaypoh and make comments and start to blame this and that. But only the genuine person, observes and responds quickly and accurately and according to what he knows. If not, he will only add to the complication and complexity of the whole accident.

[@JessieGoodman-s8q]

Singapore is better managed than those western countries are. Look at what’s going on in those western countries, it’s been a big mess. A lotta westerners used to laugh about Singaporean policies, rules, laws, no who is laughing?

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

Leave the West be. We focus on keeping our house in order. The world be changing, and we'd best be ready.

[@AlfariziZakaria]

Yeah agree

[@AX-fx7ng]

Pragmatic Productive > Performative.

[@min88288]

The ignorance of the whole Palestinians Israel conflict is astounding because a lot of people are brainwashed from youth about the whole conflict and can only see 1 side fault But in reality in this conflict both parties are at fault and no angels as well. Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@cathyburkart9395]

Hello, PM Lee - you forgot the Christian Palestinians. You forgot a past PM of Israel said, i was a Palestinian Jew before being an Israeli. You can't take peoples homes & not expect to have resistance. Before 1948, there was no Israel country

[@osmanzng8065]

That Palestine was a British Mandate. It later became two countries, the present day Israel and Jordan.

[@Sheepybearry]

Yeah, but Jews have lived there for a long time before that. The only reason they came to Israel was because they were expelled from Arab countrys and European countrys. There was no Palestinian state either before 1948.

[@Kakis.Fitness]

​@Sheepybearry in fact there's no Jew states either. The same apply to America 🇺🇸 there's non white American living there century ago, since columbus arrive in America, the white coloniser does ethnic cleansing to native American people. Makes no difference to Isrealis wiping Palestinian living there for century ago. These land not belongs to anyone, it belongs to God. He create people to live side by side without racism and colonising others ethnic. Either you are Jew, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist whichever you believed. We all want peace and harmony. That's how we reconnect as humans being without discrimination and bias.

[@TheJayJayYoung]

I’m sure most people understand that the conflicts between Israel and Palestine is not because of religion. It’s for the ownership of the land All this started because of what the British did. Our government do not wish to make it difficult for the Singaporean Jewish community, Singaporean Muslims community and Singaporean Arabians community . So we have to pit against one another because of different opinions? It’s that the only way to stop the bombings and killings in Gaza? We fighting amongst ourselves can really stop the war in Gaza? How is that really helping? Our government have to prioritize Singaporeans at all time, this may sound heartless, but if we cannot assured our own stability, how the hell are we able to help anyone? Would you ask a child to save a drowning child? Would you ask a disabled adult to save a drowning child? Or would you rather ask a young man to save a drowning child? Or you would just go pester anyone without understanding if they are suitable and have the abilities to save the drowning child?

[@kapogin9360]

Jews was not there for a thousand of years.

[@caiby48]

This episode of war is a lesson for Singapore as a small nation, to essentially develop love is peace and peace is love in all people of Singapore and neighbouring countries as well as the globe, as the best preventive measure to defuse religious and cultural tensions escalating into war from exploitation and incitation

[@jessicaandhika5588]

I fail to understand why Israeli government don't learn from Singapore history. Ooh...forgot, they habitually play the victim card.

[@chrischow9085]

​@@jessicaandhika5588when did they play victims?

[@curzethemall]

Doesnt work if the other side won't reciprocate. They hate israel more than they love their own kin

[@tzikhanglim4759]

Nobody can help, Malaysia or just beside Singapore sharing almost similar effects, the Islam here originated from China/Chinese Zheng Ho, and Parameswara got the partial Qur'an book from Zheng Ho come here, who help him at cloth, food, and even give him a Chinese wife bringing a whole village of Chinese people here, including generals to strengthen his political power, at that time, Parameswara got no newspaper, never talk with human for years, and basically run naked in the forest. Parameswara do not know Qur'an written language, he translate a few partial books bought from Zheng Ho few times to Malacca using his entire life, because that is the only reading materials/books Parameswara have with him, he/academician is so pity under such circumstances, with the help of almost every Menteri(minister) also reading same things, everything is in the Malaysia sejarah textbook. The Islam is just 300-400 years in Malaysia, and specifically, the Malay is from Chinese-Indonesia offspring after all. All human need to read, newspaper, youtube, meta, x, and etc, are the one shape the culture from first education/impression, after that, quite difficult to change. Zheng Ho is religion-less specifically, he is a martial arts master, sailors and fighting skills to protect ship crews, and a non academic reader. Parameswara is a translator, academicians, he definitely got the interest at reading, but does himself got religion? I don't think so. The people(academicians) here also hate martial arts, that nobody want to learn Silat(fighting skill) from Chinese, and make a really poor taste clothing design, such as baju kurung female, and the male sarung wear at outside the long pants, which cannot be understood as of today at all, whereby Parameswara and his ministers wearing sarung to at least not running naked. Somehow the so called religion is then passed to offspring of his families, and those ministers families that translate + read and start influencing new people(Indonesians) move to live in Malaysia thought they are Muslim. Look at Anwar, Najib, Mahathir, their skin colors tell, they are already not Indonesian and not Chinese as well. People simply don't know what they are doing. And, China said there is no such princess sent to Malaysia as well, so guess what? A country need to have a common culture or royal blood to form ass a country according to Chinese, communist the king stuff/education, at least make sense now, but still something wrong somewhere which couldn't be tell. The real Qur'an comes from Egypt, Iran, and nearby places whereby also the place where Christian/Jesus also begun from there, initially Jesus bring Jews to Egypt to join the Earth digging with Arabians(Egyptian that time), but escaped weeks/months later due to life is too difficult. This is how they got split up, where the reason of war of today. Later on, the Arabians also leave Egypt heading Arab/Iraq, because they cannot stand the hardship of Earth digging as well, that crazy culture. During migration, massive people dies before they reached Iran/Arab or those safe places, when similar people like Jesus named Mohammad those prophets come to lead under the guidance and write the messages(wahyu) under Qur'an, the record how a guy name ra/la/lah/ and all lah who is everywhere/anytime/anywhere in working his way, which then also recorded killings, only that person ra/la/lah/all the ra/lah can do that, not the followers, but followers use that bible to teach and conflict the children to make enemy or kill disbeliever people, whoever refuse to believe only real god. The same route that both Jews and Arabians taken/walkthrough to find a favorable place to survive, and conflict of land owner thus arise. They will never stop, as long as Israel country name bearing, and the name meaning already been told. If they don't kill each other today, the population grow under extremist teaching, the worse it can be next day. Nobody can save the stu***/cancer, when things clash for belief, history, land, religion, ways of living, thinking, the stu*** clothing different, and to defend the view/culture taught/live, cannot change and cannot tolerate each other. Nobody can save cancer, both as well, once blood shed, let them continue.

[@dattebane51]

"israeli retaliation". This mfs still blame hamas on oct 7th without relating to what happen since 1948

[@pahadithakur3636]

World is not only for Muslims. 57 country Muslims have. Israel belong to jews.

[@norsyahidazaharudin8839]

Ya, but I think students right now learn more about the middle east issues through internet e.g. facebook,tiktok and X. rather than in the school. But still a good effort to educate the young generations about the world conflicts.

[@Rapture77]

Psychobabble can be practical too .

[@ogapadoga2]

If muslim countries won't send military help then i think they also have no right to call for international help.

[@katong1953]

@ogapadoga. This is just a sneaky way of saying don't help the genocide victims. You are complicit.

[@luckybaby4061]

​@@katong1953ya there are genocidal victims in isreal too ya

[@ogapadoga2]

@@katong1953 Muslim countries combined total army strength is 7.5 million troops. IDF is only 634,500. Cowardice is the word to describe muslims.

[@hafiz-.-]

Can you be the victim if you are the invader?

[@Selangorean]

Yea, the arab leaders are begining to make peace talks to the zionist state

[@Noah38193]

I just wish muslims and non-muslims alike would stop making the Israel Palestinian conflict our problem. The average person would not know 100% what's happening and especially since there is propaganda coming from both sides, so lets not be divided by this and be united by fundamental moral values and principles. If you really believe in your cause, go there and do something about it, dont terrorise others into having the same view as you.

[@SalmanWong]

Love your choice of words. 😘

[@VYZD846]

The apparent ones who resort to violence to impose their views are those who support Palestine.

[@WashainNotkani]

What do you not understand about 40000 people dying and close to 16000 of them being children? If you don’t want to do anything that is your issue however don’t try to muddy the waters

[@Noah38193]

@@WashainNotkani I understand that there are people dying. But do you really think you can demand that everyone chant free Palestine or the Israeli equivalent? I’m not asking anyone to turn a blind eye to human suffering. Just stop using it to cause contention among us. Not everyone cares to the same degree, some people just want to live their lives. Most have their own problems to deal with. Maybe my cause is giving homes to the homeless, should everyone feel as passionate as me about it and chant home the homeless? If you don’t do what I say then you despise the homeless. Ridiculous isn’t it? I don’t have to agree with you about Israel or Palestine to call you my friend is my point.

[@SalmanWong]

@@WashainNotkani Chill bro. The numbers of women and children casualties have just been halved after a revision by the UN.

[@barkathullai1093]

Super man❤

[@hoorace]

The PM forget to say, the genocide started since 1948. Not Oct 7.

[@johntwohy8337]

It's the same. Both times, the Arabs attacked first.

[@hoorace]

Its apparent you do not know your history. Pls do your research.

[@johntwohy8337]

@@hoorace That's true. The Gazans failed to learn from history. So they keep on repeating the mistakes.

[@hoorace]

They are fighting for their homeland that Israel stole. What mistakes you are talking about.

[@johntwohy8337]

@@hoorace You have been taken for a ride by your history teacher.

[@gdew]

impressive

[@aprilapril1476]

I think Mr. Hsien Loong might've done more to Gaza than many (if not most) Islamic country leaders. I don't think we can ask more from the government of Singapore. My respect from Jakarta.

[@daisybb8148]

Yes correct, you do not have to be muslim to be upset and sad to see what is happenning in Gaza being attacked by Israel, innocent lifes children, babies 😢😥

[@raf1717]

Southeast Asians are always the most open minded when it comes to diversity of faiths and how it impacts their democracy..

[@johananlawrence5143]

Substance. Clear and reasonable vision that is communicated to the people. Which other country’s ministry of education thought to broach this topic with school students, to help understand, process and move forward constructively.

[@ie9480]

Its very easy to say hamas terror attack but its very difficult to say that israel committing Genocide... But ICJ ruled... West teach whole world that If muslim fight its Terrorism...

[@QuixoticStraightShooter]

Saying that “the killing must stop” is a wish, not a Plan. Two States? A foolish wish, because it would rely on the idea that Israel could be secure with so many potential terrorists (of which there are now hundreds of thousands more since Israel invaded Gaza) right next door. We need a new paradigm. This video introduces one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZeplWmMfpVorck .

[@nswsw]

Lets put things into perspective.. The many that were not interested in even o-level social studies or history in school but attempts to argue on global politics. Its just stupid to even think an o-level, even so A+ student, to get into a discussion with PhD level material.

[@WongEthan-ge6pq]

I have no idea what you just said.

[@alyahamzah1952]

Not so hard to understand when a genocide is happening. Not me who said this but an actual academic, prof Finkelstein.

[@nswsw]

@@alyahamzah1952 Good 👍 then quote them, dont do the arguments. Leave the arguments to the experts. Do share with the lot. Thanks.

[@Yussef-zp9cp]

Well said

[@azman6109]

I think PM should address that it is not only Muslim community in Singapore, but rather most of SINGAPOREANS would agree that this ''conflict'' has evolved to genocide of Palestinians. Regardless of any religous denomination, i dont think any sound Singaporean would condone killing innocents especially pregnant women and children as a just cause for Israeli govt ideals. They not only target muslims, but Christians and Jews in Palestine as well. Donations while its a temporary help, its just like giving man a fish to feed for a day; we need to give him the ''fishing rod'' for them to find their own living. Keeping quiet is agreeing to this sad genocide

[@esther_18]

No not most of Singaporeans. I'm Singaporean and you don't represent me. Stop misrepresenting the rest of Singaporeans. You won't gather support anyway.

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

@@esther_18 It is a genocide whether we like it or not, but it is a good time to be pointing out the Southeast Asian Muslim's hypocrisy on the issue, especially since many Malays and Indos are incredibly hostile to Rohingya refugees who also faced genocide.

[@AnonymousTruthTeller]

​@zurzakne-etra7069 Look up how arroagnt the Rohingya turned out to be after the Aceh people helped them. Give them an inch, they want a mile. Even the local Indonesian can attest to this, they said the Rohingya ended up raping and stealing from the Indonesian people. But hey they ended up in Malaysia now right? So don't say southeast Asian muslims never helped or turned a blind eye! Local indonesians will tell u the truth

[@AnonymousTruthTeller]

​@@zurzakne-etra7069Indonesian are incredibly hostile to the Rohingyas? Nope Aceh helped them but they became arrogant and big headed. Malaysian took them in and they also said they suffered the same consequences as the Indonesians.

[@katong1953]

@esther. I am no Muslim, but based on my observation, and the fact that Singaporeans are overwhelmingly normal people with humanity, I can say azman is right, and you and your circle are ridiculously wrong and complicit.

[@ArabicReja973]

Singapore 🇸🇬 should be more worried about China in the SCS, a Singaporean backyard, than Gaza. - Has Singapore condemned the Chinese aggression and illegal activities in the SCS?

[@jrkr7357]

Modi = Loud Speaker

[@jrkr7357]

Caste is the biggest discrimination against women in the world.....

[@katong1953]

@ArabicReja. The cheap, low quality bot is here again farting for the US empire.

[@noproblematallmate]

Don't need to choose 1 thing to be worried about. We have full capability to be worried about various topics. You should switch out from that Pri Sch mindset.

[@johnlim8991]

@ArabicReja, You talk rubbish again. Sigh

[@Foxbat-yj1ex]

You are correct to certain extent but why the very people who are obsessed with gaza happenings are not showing the same stand to Ukraine and sovereign nation Tibet is being occupied illegally and unlawfully for more 70 years? Why differential treatments???

[@soufiane4527]

The same can be said to everyone. Pointing someone else biasis doesn't prove any point.

[@ssmot113]

What is "CCE" classes he talked about at the end?

[@facebooklee52]

National education

[@rubenjames2886]

Its not easy for our government. It could have dire consequences on a politcal standpoint ith Muslim voters, if on Hindsight there was no support or positive view in support for the Gaza Situation...

[@curzethemall]

pls their votes do not matter they are only 17% anyway

[@biggiesmol]

The whole world is in an uproar over this, from Jews, to Christians, to Chinese, to Japanese and even Germans. This is a humanitarian crisis whereby Israel is indiscriminately targeting civillians, aid workers, doctors and children. The world and Singapore has stood up against the apartheid regime in South Africa before, why should this be any different?

[@jay8874]

I agreed with Senior Minister Mr Lee and Mr k.Shanmugam all make very clear.We are Humantarian.

[@omeirkhan8806]

He is a very nice person. His government treats Malay muslims equally like chinese. On the other hand Malaysia openly discriminates against its minorities.

[@argaandreas3661]

What kind of discriminations?

[@mikiafu]

​@@argaandreas3661based on ethinicty and religion, among others

[@argaandreas3661]

​@@mikiafuwhat kind? I saw that most of the richest persons in Malaysia in Forbes are Malaysian Chinese businessmen, not Malay Muslims. And affirmative action has been given to Malay Muspims, because they were thr most suffering people during British colonialization. During British colonialisation in Malaysia and Singapore, Chinese were given nuch better treatment and ease of doing businesses than Malays. That is why after independence, many Malays were lagged behind in economy and education than the Chinese. The true discriminations were Apartheid in South Africa, Israeli occupation of Palestine, and what are faced by Native Americans in USA.

[@mikiafu]

@@argaandreas3661 there are different kinds of discriminations and those there socities that discriminate based on ethnicity.

[@Shiela-v6k]

A Nice person???? He is A Politician...that is what he does. The Taxpayers pay him 2 millions annually excluding other perks. So being Nice Not Too Much to Ask. #MalaysiaMerdeka was fought on the BACKS OF THE MALAY REGIMENTS while The Chinese were smuggling food supplies into The Communist Camps. The Fact that... The Top 20 Billionaires in Malaysia are mostly Chinese individuals except for Syed Moktar says a lot about The Fairness of Opportunities Available To Pursue Wealth n Success for all in Malaysia. The Malays are A Kind Lot. They literally provided A Safe Haven to The Chinese n Indian Settlers who The British brought along yet not EXPEL from Malaysia when The British left. Unlike Chinese Fathers who were exiled from Liverpool UK n Australia after serving The British. The Malays even protected Chinese familes especially the children from being killed during the Japanese Occupation. History will Teach you Much. Yet here you are trying to challenge The Rights Of Natives in A Land they Fought to Gain Independence...just amazing. The Malay Language as A National Language in Singapore is ONLY DECORATION n UTILISE when A Bunch of New Citizens UNABLE TO CONVERSE in English. #AConvenientTool Many Singapore Malays were Marginalised in the Past but The Fact They Know They are Link to The Land...Gives Them Strength n A Sense of Ownership. Singapore is Not A China/Chinese Territory based on The Majority Population. It just happened to be so when Singapore got separated from Malaysia. It is Not About Being Singaporean. It is not about being treated The Same as The Chinese. It comes from within The Malays Themselves. Being Amicable A Winning Formula yet Never Mistaken it to Being Doormats. So The REAL Malays not The Boyanese...Bataks...Indians Filipinos n others trying #TODOMALAY choose to go about their lives. Family Friends & Faith keep them grounded. Can see you HAVE NO IDEA about The Malays in Singapore n the challenges they face. Now with the influx of MORE Foreigners turn New Citizens...it will get harder for them. The Malays will forever be linked to Drug Use or Acts of Terrorism. A Propaganda Hit Piece by Politicians yet Drug Abusers comes from All Walks of Life n Race. While Domestic Terrorism is NOT JUST about Islamic Ideology or Teachings. It is Secret Societies Activity or Social Conflicts such as The Little Indian Riots by FW. Similarly while Selecting not Electing... The 1st Female President...an IndianMuslim was presented as Malay since it is A Malay Candidate turn at the post.. left The Malays speechless. Many upset. Being Discriminated or Shortchanged is part of being Malay in Singapore. Discrimination Exist Everywhere not just in Malaysia. It is there in Singapore. It exists where status or a caste system rear its ugly head. The Grass Not Always Greener in The Garden City of Singapore. Singapore just A Great PR Machine.

[@swarming1092]

I don't entirely agree - not because I'm coldhearted, I believe deeply the Palestinians deserve a state of their own, but because I can't see a positive future for the Palestinians while Hamas retains control of Gaza, and whatever short-term pain is necessary to remove them is justifiable in the long run for the many generations of Palestinians who deserve freedom from Hamas, and a prosperous, self-governing Palestinian state alongside the Jewish state - but man this guy came across as so mature, thoughtful, empathetic to all involved, and he was right to focus on what's practically possible rather than gestures or symbols. I wish my country had someone like this leading us right now. This is real leadership.

[@jamesl2590]

Israelis not human beings? 7 Oct? Its sad to see how things have turned out for Gaza. But Israel, in its interest, has to do it to prevent another 7 Oct. Also don't forget the thousands of rocket launched at Israel 24/7 for decades before 7 Oct, but was fortunately intercepted. The Gaza-elected Hamas government escalated this conflict on 7 Oct and the Gaza people foot the bill. No parties are wholly innocent in this conflict and everyone has their own interest to pursue. BUT, one thing in life holds true, regardless of perspective: "Don't start a war that you can't win". The only reason I can think of for why Hamas dare to start the war, is that they treat their own Gaza people as dispensable chips.

[@jameswilliam26]

The last election Gaza held was in 2006, 18 years ago. Almost half the population in Gaza is younger than 18 years old and weren't born when Hamas was elected. You mean now they are responsible for what Hamas did on 7 October 2023?

[@ariffnordin4481]

Hamas did this because Israel have killed so many children and old people in west bank, Gaza and bring in illegal settlers on those lands since 1948. Do you think Hamas is gonna stay quiet and do nothing to stop that from happening again and again? 🤔

[@curzethemall]

​@@jameswilliam26You can guess how many of those 18 year olds joined hamas and how many more want to join before and after the war

[@katong1953]

@jamesl. No excuse for genocide. No excuse, understand?

[@smr1212]

World view is changing. International community is tired of going along with that narrative. People see the truth now with much independant, unbiased coverage on social media

[@funandlearningnwm]

Singapore is best with people

[@htahtoo8851]

The history of Israel dates back thousands of years, not only seventy or eighty years. Just like the PM says, it'll take you a master's course to understand. To keep it short, let's just say Israel is ineradicable because of divine intervention.

[@kurtwicklund8901]

That kept it so short as to be non-existent.

[@hotkayz]

More like American intervention

[@katong1953]

@htahtoo. You here again trying to defend the indefensible -- the crime of the century. First, you don't need a master's course to know that genocide is wrong and unacceptable. Second, at the time of the Balfour declaration, Jews comprised less than 5% of the population in the land from the river to the sea. Third, if you have to resort to the dimmest historical past, and even to your own god, to stake a claim in real estate, that means you have no case at all.

[@katong1953]

@htahtoo. My properly argued reply to you was censored by UT. So here's a short reply. At the time of the Balfour declaration, Jews comprised less than5% of the population. So it was not your darling's land. Also, if you have to go back that far and resort to your god to make your claim, it means you have no case.

[@user-gh9ow2mw2w]

你是在开玩笑，以色列这个国家本身就没有建国的法理基础 ，所谓的《贝尔福宣言》也只是允许以色列回到这个地方去作为一个民族生活，并且要尊重和不伤害当地的巴勒斯坦人，今天的以色列，哪一条做到了？

[@johnkind5981]

Which religion gives you that problem all the time?

[@matthewl6700]

Nothing but a political move and hot air. He has to sound like the government is genuinely concerned to keep from rousing Singapore's ethnic Malay minority. If things started to heat up like the university protests in the US and the government had to step in with clamp downs and arrests, it's not good at all for PR especially being surrounded by two huge Muslim countries. Domestic stability is the only goal here. Look at Singapore's history in international relations. It always takes a pragmatic approach toward what is best for its interests (which it has to do given its size) and is never concerned with the ethics or morality of those it deals with.

[@YongShengOng]

There is nothing wrong with a pragmatic approach, especially when it coincides with our morals. There is nothing wrong with a political move, but it is certainly not hot air.

[@matthewl6700]

@@YongShengOng I never said there is anything wrong with a pragmatic approach, simply that his words here have an ulterior purpose rather than simple genuine concern for Gazans. If it isn't hot air, why hasn't he made the same comments about similar situations much closer to home such as the Rohingya? That situation undoubtedly affects Singapore far more. Why hasn't Singapore air dropped aid to them? The only thing it has done is tighten up controls of arm sales through its territory, because of the risk to regional stability which would affect it. Let's not kid ourselves here.

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

​@@matthewl6700 University is for studies. No protest will be happening anywhere in Singapore. Projecting what if situations that is happening in west is disingenous.

[@matthewl6700]

@@WasLostButNowAmFound What is disingenuous is saying that protests will never happen. If you read what I wrote carefully, I mentioned protest and unrest among the Malay minority similar to that of university students in the US, not university students protesting. And given the many racial tensions in Singapore's short history, that is most certainly a possibility. Have we forgotten 1964 and 1969 so soon? If Muslims feel they are being sidelined by the majority they will lash out. The balance since the 60s has been more fragile than you think.

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

@@matthewl6700 it will never happen. ISD has made sure for a very long time.

[@musarainbow396]

Thanks to you PM Lee. We will miss you.

[@methik38]

I miss Lee Kuan yew.

[@Fazlalinaqvi]

Islam is the most tolerant secular and peaceful religion 💣

[@jck8299]

Agree with him but he shoudnt have said the collateral damage in gaza .. that goverment of blue and with a star flag did all the atrocities dilebratly.. civilan was their target

[@angiel3693]

It doesn’t make any sense.

[@yusufbest4475]

I encourage everyone to watch the youtube video presentation by American political scientist John Mearshimer titled "why Israel is in trouble".

[@afnanariff84]

The focus is not on religion, but rather on humanity.how this will affect singaporean as a whole.. people who have no feelings when seeing little children..babies..woman..elderly killed..than maybe they are just not human.

[@chrischow9085]

And those who do not condemn hamas that caused this conflict is worse.

[@JesusChrist-nc1qg]

I support Israel :)

[@mijanurrahman3450]

Mr Lee easily Condemn for October 7th . But how about 75 years of brutal occupation and genocide done and still doing by Israel! Why don't you condemn Israel for that? Or Mr. Lee scared to say that!! Even before oct-7 Israeli killed, detained thousands of Palestinian in west bank including Women and Children. There is no Hamas in West Bank. Does Mr. Lee have enough courage to condemn Israel?

[@simonewkk]

How can you ensure the donation doesn't go to the terrorists Hamas?