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.

[@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

[@Athenais8377]

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

[@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.

[@verngoh7328]

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

[@anonymoushuman8962]

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

[@Elias.Yusuf101]

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

[@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 :(

[@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

[@cindycheung6062]

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

[@munirmuntiazakib4998]

man is learned and compassionate.

[@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!!.

[@mohammadnazmulhoque5522]

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

[@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.

[@user-pq5xe8ie6c]

@@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]

@@user-pq5xe8ie6c 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

[@GuyBlack-nf5dt]

Respect. His father was also a great intellect

[@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.

[@everardvanrooyen2322]

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

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@capt.a.a.pirani5135]

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

[@neorenjie]

Luckily we don’t mix religion with politics.

[@booaks2980]

Unlike Malaysia lol. I'm Malaysian

[@trainingwithlatiflivefit15]

Shaddup ​@@booaks2980

[@user-xp5xn2vy3l]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@logicrule]

why is the sound only on one side?

[@BozQ]

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

[@Insaanich1]

Well said sir 👍

[@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

[@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

[@Sim-to9ow]

​@@zurzakne-etra7069Also, the massacres in Syria n Iraq were not 'heartbreaking beyond words'. These supporters of Hamas terrorists are hypocrites for all to see.

[@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?

[@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

[@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...

[@TheMalayLinguist]

I'm going to miss PM Lee.

[@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

[@user-pq5xe8ie6c]

@@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]

@@user-pq5xe8ie6c 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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@ssmot113]

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

[@facebooklee52]

National education

[@raintreeleaf]

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

[@StanleyC0718]

So calm and collected

[@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.

[@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?

[@sadiaswr]

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

[@jay8874]

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

[@adamant8435]

The most intelligent bloodline in history

[@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...

[@timestandstill]

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

[@wangchung7599]

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

[@user-xp5xn2vy3l]

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?

[@amiraseri]

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

[@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 🤡

[@gdew]

impressive

[@jacobchan9198]

Wise and intelligent..

[@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...

[@Yussef-zp9cp]

Well said

[@Rapture77]

Psychobabble can be practical too .

[@panzermora902]

The war started 1948 from there palestine cannot even have an airport and sea port almost half million has been murdered,million displaced,settlement,and palestinian connot play their game so long until 7 oct is happen.

[@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?

[@user-xp5xn2vy3l]

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?

[@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

[@simonewkk]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay]

If Israel would have colonized in Argentina, would it still be considered an occupation?

[@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.

[@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.

[@yusufbest4475]

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

[@AX-fx7ng]

Pragmatic Productive > Performative.

[@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???

[@raf1717]

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

[@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

[@user-ko2ww6uz7c]

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

[@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay]

Did we? That's news to me. Most of us would much prefer to stay out of the world's business but our leaders keep dragging us back in.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 .

[@faridabdullah9306]

History told by Herstory

[@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?

[@arulraj3076]

Mr. Lee, Our interlectual mind is smart to twist history !

[@myunosy7770]

ONE THING I learn about LHL,he like pink shirt

[@methik38]

I miss Lee Kuan yew.

[@BEN-tz4ok]

What a loss to have pm lee to step down

[@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.

[@Sim-to9ow]

Not hot air but cooling breeze to keep peace, stability n harmony in Singapore.

[@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.

[@MyHanck]

🙏🏼

[@sujitsingh2138]

Right said keep this topic aside and play neutral … especially when Muslim neighbours of Gaza don’t want them and find that area full of terrorist tunnels formidable and people supporting those tunnels … if Singapore encourages Gaza victim card it’s definitely gonna affect forign direct investments in Singapore the companies will start leaving the country if they encourage such victim card illogical protests

[@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.

[@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.

[@gamingrex2930]

4:37 According to armchair historians watching tik tok for 1 week is enough to explain the rise and fall of the Kwazmerian Empire, the segregation of Turks and Arab states, the partitionings of the middle east in 1945 and the heavy handed counter-insurgency operations performed by cold war super powers, and the many tribalist quirks and cultural arab norms that affect ME geopolitics to this very day. Yeah 10 hours of tik tok is enough to qualify me and anyone else to question state level policy on ME affairs.

[@katong1953]

@gamingrex. First, if you think you shouldn't question the government on foreign policy, then don't question them on anything. Second, what makes you think people who make their voice heard had educated themselves on only 10 hours of tik tok? Don't assume others are like you. Third, you shouldn't even need one second of tik tok to know that genocode is unacceptable.

[@user-st2my8jw7k]

Bot. Don't bother. ​@@katong1953

[@luckybaby4061]

​@@katong1953ya then can i say that hamas was trying to cause a genocide but fail badly and now isreal is doing one now?

[@katong1953]

@luckybaby. No, you can't say Hamas was trying to cause genocide. Why? It's because the Genocide Convention says so. Don't show off your ignorance.

[@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.

[@raymondteo2611]

Again it’s true Israel trained our soldiers when we were a young nation but in a real fight we’ll defend ourselves because we won’t want external forces to fight our fight!! True, the Israelis trained us but be sure once our enemy is down we must help give him a hand to stand up in complete understanding.well, I’ve learned this when we were colonized by England. It’s the gentleman way,I was taught never kick anyone anymore once’s he is down. Than there will be be hope and for everlasting peace for the future. Raymond Teo S.K. (71yo)

[@shine-kb3vc]

Israel & Palestine conflict had been divided Us everwhere. Just make sure any Humanitarian acts succeed & any side will be win after the conflict.

[@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

[@mugilanvaratharaju3389]

They should also worry about what is going on in PoK Kashmir now.......

[@musarainbow396]

Thanks to you PM Lee. We will miss you.

[@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

[@Mahmoud-ko9eb]

This is a very reasonable take, but in the US it would be considered antisemitic.

[@lexizh75009]

In the US it’s unfortunately all bollocks right now.

[@user-dh2oj7wk5o]

Everyone with a heart feels for the people in Gaza.

[@jacktran7024]

Mind ur own bizznizzzz Asians. U Muslims got it goood in Singapore n don’t effffe it up

[@niamtxiv]

Exactly 💯. These Asian Muslims are always crying

[@omegaoneai]

How about addressing the concerns of the ERP 2.0 OBU first?

[@hafiz-.-]

How about addressing your ignorance first?

[@omegaoneai]

@@hafiz-.- We have peace and stability here. We don’t want imported politics. It’s so far away and if UN can’t even solve their own problems what makes you think we can make any difference. we solve Singapore problems first before preaching to the world.

[@ciggytwiggy]

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[@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 :)

[@Mohd_Zaid_khan]

absolutely right! its about humanity, it doesnt matter if someone is jew, muslim or christian if they are suffering innocently, they deserve help. But palestine protestors should understand jews are not the problem here, its the israelis that are trying to conquer gaza. Ive seen these protestors bullying jew people which is absolutely unnecessary and inhumane.

[@ShaunSekar]

The problem is that it's challenging to distinguish between the moderate Jews from the zealous, land grabbing Zionists just as much as its difficult to separate peaceful Muslims from extremists who believe only in violence.

[@lchan1977]

Definitely smarter that the next door neighbour.

[@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?