Vivian Balakrishnan explains why Singapore voted in favour of UN Palestinian membership resolution

Singapore on Friday (May 10) voted in favour of a United Nations resolution expressing support for Palestine's full membership in the international body.
The General Assembly passed the draft resolution with 143 members voting in favour, nine against and 29 abstaining.
In a ministerial statement on Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore chose to do this "after serious and careful consideration".
He said the vote was consistent with the country's support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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[@Aiman_T]

All ASEAN members has voted YES Congrats to ASEAN support Palestine

[@jiburahman8879]

We Asian always with Palestine

[@bobafett5757]

@@blessedhands1384 So u support GenOxide 🤣

[@dummykeir1717]

@@blessedhands1384 If you see what the Israel and IDF had done throughout this war you can clearly see who are the real terrorist here. Oct 7 are exposing the real-true nature of Israel

[@Liboch]

"The resolution won a resounding majority of 143 votes in favor. Twenty five abstained, and nine nations voted against the text: Czechia, Hungary, Argentina, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Israel and the United States." Luckily PNG is not part of ASEAN. 😂

[@renofeldenkrais]

West Bank settlements must be abolished

[@bernardyeo9077]

Singapore did the right things. Israel should not be allowed to defy international law. Free Palestine

[@Liboch]

As long as Uncle Sam keep vetoing it, Palestine will still be in that dire straits.

[@clement3718]

@@Liboch That is why the rest of the world outside the West (US+some EU countries) and their cronies (Japan + S.Korea+Taiwan+Philipines )must unite and standup to end this hegemony sustained by US dollar hegemony + military threat. Nothing is impossible in geo-politics. Cheers !

[@Lakabee-tz4xj]

@@clement3718 will happen sooner than later it seems

[@koala6016]

As soon as possible.

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

Seconded.

[@woontew9157]

I listened to this in its entirety. This is a balance view. It spoke of the Palestine authority’s stance of recognising Israel right to exists and the renunciation of terrorism and referred to 2:27 the Oct 7th attack as a terrorism. And condemned Hamas which denied Israel right to exist and also did not renounce terrorism. I am glad that Singapore take a balanced position.

[@jenchino1924]

I wish my countrymen and leaders are as level headed considering how they always react with emotions instead of acknowledging the fact that what Hamas did was terrorism and instead of denouncing it, they support such actions. Truly embarrassing and disheartening. Also, it is worth noting to all that, 2 wrongs doesn't make a right.

[@SetWillBill]

Go and find out the meaning of "taqiyya" which PA is using to deceive the world. Do you think PA renounce Oct 7 terrorism? Wise Singaporeans should not be unwise.

[@willtestagain]

You need to know the truth, (unlike the Singapore minister who may know the truth but has to tell a different story because of Singaporeans). PA is no different from the Hamas, basically they have only one vision and one goal: annihilated Israel. Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas vows the following: "If we are left with one penny, we will spend it on the families of the prisoners and martyrs." By vowing that , he is encouraging the killing of Jews and Israeli, and as many recognized this as a reward for terrorism. The Singapore minister cannot be so dumb as to not knowing this. This is the reason US is calling for a revitalized PA beside the corruption allegations against the PA. However, anyone who understands the Palestinian mindset would know what is the truth. Palestinians right from the beginning in 1948 refused to a two state solution. What they wanted was a Palestine state free of Jews, a Palestinian state to replace Israel!

[@mrmane2000]

It is absolutely common sense to vote in favor. If you had voted against it, then you would definitely have to explain why.

[@westwoodly]

Not as common sense as it seems. Those who voted against will be likely targets for sanctions and terrorism acts.

[@sjman7952]

As a sovereign state, why did Vivian have to take the trouble and time (so quickly after the vote) to record and broadcast his reasons' for voting to support the formation of a Palestinian state?? To whom was his message designed for?? Or was he seeking forgiveness from his masters???

[@pei-sanlai8013]

No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles. (Luke 6 : 43 - 44) Muslim into the West : Deaths & Destructions Jewish into the West : Contributions (more than 200 Nobel Laureates) & Holocaust Massacre >Palestine, it was called Judea, from Judah, Israel Jesus who was a Jew was born in Bethlehem, where is Bethlehem today? You are occupying their land! God judges the Nations : For Gaza shall be forsaken, And Ashkelon desolate; They shall drive out Ashdod at noonday, And Ekron shall be uprooted. Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, The nation of the Cherethites! The word of the Lord is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you; So there shall be no inhabitant.” (Zephaniah 2 : 4-5)

[@cheriamanja6214]

​@@sjman7952Vivian in dilemma bcoz firstly his country, SG national security advisers are from the Terrorist/Apartheid regime & secondly, SG is surrounded by pro Palestinian neighbouring countries. That's why he needs to record an explanation to both sides. Haha

[@ck51250]

​@@sjman7952who else but to Israel. And yes, why a sovereign ctry need to come out to explain and giving a chronology.

[@N-wx9sx]

Many thanks Singapore for standing up for honesty, justice and humanity 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@Hs5687]

Honesty ? …. 🤓 … Yeah Sure … Classic PAP to Now Sing Different Song for Political Capital, Economic Benefit, Recognition etc …

[@N-wx9sx]

@@Hs5687 well honestly in this regard, they’re all in it for something, World so corrupt

[@berglim6218]

@@Hs5687 Give me one name. one party's name who is more honest than PAP? Be realistic.

[@MyG-kc2id]

@@berglim6218 I can tell you for a fact that all political parties in the world including sg are never honest to their people. Lets be real, would you tell EVERYTHING about yourself to another person and I mean every single detail. If you wouldnt, what makes you think that any gov will too.

[@berglim6218]

@MyG-kc2id Casting aside the validity of your opinion. If I don't tell, and everyone else is not expected to tell, then there's no issue for you to raise since it's the norm?

[@plasticsurgerybd4253]

They have the rights to talk about human rights not the United States of America

[@michaelgrobshteyn7049]

it is very interesting historical fact. When nobody wanted to train and supply military equipment to Singaporean defense force , the only country who helped Singapore was Israel.

[@sarishmohar9386]

Ahh yes so because they helped us once we should allow genocide and the flagrant disregard of international law and war crimes , correct !

[@rian4104]

Why do I feel like this explanation is not intended for Singaporean but rather for some other people. I mean, why do you need to give explanation after doing something right and perfectly make sense?

[@anthonyblinken557]

Kiasi attitude is prevalent even amongst leaders!

[@time932]

Not everyone is fully informed on history, or current geo political events. It’s always good for a government to explain to its citizens on its actions, to garner support as well as to keep them informed.

[@keretaman]

Why does it need to be to Singaporeans only? Also, how are you supposed to maintain diplomatic relations if you do something and keep quiet instead of explaining your intentions and expectations. You want them to not communicate?

[@rian4104]

@@time932 They hold voting for peace resolution for Palestine for so many time in UN, I don't remember they give explanation each time.

[@senortucan8266]

​@@rian4104 because previously they were just following their American overlords. But now that practically the whole world is against US, Singapore can't continue to do the same.

[@martindawn934]

What we were hearing before the vote was anywhere perhaps between 120, 130 - at top end, 140 - the fact that they got 143 meets and exceeds all expectations. It’s overwhelmingly passed.

[@disegomakgaba8358]

Palestinian deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They are human and have equal rights like all human beings. Free Palestinians

[@Buttercookies0]

Please note that Hamas will not have a place in Palestine.

[@ladysandora1271]

Condemning an oppressed nation for retaliating is the height of hypocrisy.

[@user-nh1qu6dj1l]

They just played the victim role after being the aggressor Then getting their arse kicked

[@atubeyouare3221]

They have not been an oppressed nation. They have repeatedly played the victim yet it is the Palestinians who rejected a 2 state solution in 1947, then declared war on Israel in 1948, 1967, 1973, and 2 intifadas. You don't give nationhood to a petulent adolescent. When they act responsibly like an adult then yes. Well done US for the courage to veto.​@@ladysandora1271

[@sihammaalal-mh4ul]

When settling is a law Defense is a Must

[@johnmaris1582]

He really do not like to take side. Few country would explain their decision to its citizen openly and honestly. Singapore really rely on openness to function.

[@geodarnodan6750]

This is the only time Singapore votes in the right way, rather than deciding solely based on its benefit at the expense of morality.

[@user-vl7rd9qm1y]

I have to disagree with you. Look at how cautious he is in using his words on Israel. Zero condemnation🙄

[@hengbin2974]

It's NOT about taking sides..........Balakrishnan does NOT even realise the perniciousness of SGP's vote which is to encourage Hamas hard-line position in their hatred of the Jews.

[@frostysfreeway2320]

If they’re so honest why not divulge how much is in sovereign wealth fund like really open countries like Norway does…hmmm (maybe not so much iin it)

[@samuraijosh1595]

@@hengbin2974 Jew, Silence.

[@user-qk1dp3dh6z]

We, as a nation, did the right thing.

[@Hs5687]

Only After Caught Red Handed is SG reluctantly doing the Right thing… Note Vivi’s Narration of Decades Old Conflict made no mention of Ongoing “ Nakbah “

[@cyberitacyberita1762]

YOU ARE WRONG.... SORRY . THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO THE WORLD WHY YOU DID IT , SHOWS THAT YOUR POSITION IS FLAWED. NEVER ADMIT A MURDEROUS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION INTO THE GOOD UNITED NATIONS. YOU ARE WRONG SINGAPORE.

[@notclickbait5917]

@@cyberitacyberita1762 the good united nations, hahaha.

[@eszeezee6967]

@cyberitacyberita1762 you're implying Israel the ter-ro-rist, right? The ge.no.ci-der? Yup, UN should not have entered them into its fold.

[@sqlexp]

This video is a piece of propaganda.

[@mcgaretse77]

thats right!! well done SG 👍👍👏 Palestinian has the right of self determination.....

[@mcgaretse77]

@@jacobcohen9205 you dont negotiate with those who seeks to steal your land

[@Hs5687]

It’s one thing to be Positive & Opportunistic But it’s insulting to Whitewash history of Conflict without mentioning abt the Ruthless Decades of Ongoing Nakbah …

[@Buttercookies0]

@@Hs5687 Need to look forward to find a solution for peace. Your thinking will have no end to war. Be realistic, not idealistic.

[@cz287cj]

@@mcgaretse77 also never negotiate with those that cry victims after starting the war

[@behuman3852]

​@Buttercookies0 How do you define after countless of majority UN members voted for CEASEFIRE only to be rejected by one country? will there be any justice or future for the Palestinians in their own land?

[@martinarchie2902]

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Palestine will continue to push for full membership at the UN after today’s General Assembly vote.

[@malgudidays3311]

Mahmoud Abbas does not have authority over Gaza. The Palestinians voted Hamas to the office. Palestinian Authority does not see eye to eye with Hamas. Abbas does not represent the Palestinians voice.

[@istudios225]

@@malgudidays3311 Absolutely. We need to be clear that Hamas was legitimately elected by the Palestinian people to govern them, and should be the official representative of the Palestinian people. The PA has done nothing useful for Palestinians. The side-lining of UN resolution after resolution with no concrete progess is wholly due to the PA's gross ineffectiveness. The PA allowed illegal Israeli settlements to be built all over the West Bank, to the point that they have ceded almost the entire sovereign Palestinian WB territory over to Israeli control. About 2 million WB Palestinians have been forced out to live in refugee tent cities in Jordan, where some have been living for decades, with no hope of ever returning to the WB, thanks to the PA. Hamas have resisted the illegal building of Israeli settlements in Gaza all these decades, keeping their sovereign territory intact. The PA has been accused of mi susi ng aid funds from the UN and international community, meant for all Palestinians, which Gazans never recive or receive very little of. The PA also has a known track record of cooperating with Israeli authorities and policies, at the expense, detriment and unlawful imprisonment of Palestinian citizens. What can the PA do now, when it has not achieved even a single step towards Palestinian autonomy, peace and security, for over 75 years? To align with the PA and shutting off dialogue with Hamas is to condone the PA's slackness and incompetence in governing the Palestinian people.

[@istudios225]

Heh! It will just get vetoed as usual, for the umpteenth time. Just like all UN resolutions on Palestine since 1948. The UN was created and is owned by the US, and the US is cont roll ed by IL.

[@BeeBee-ck8bc]

@@malgudidays3311 thats is a scary part. They can have internal squabble and then one side decide to elect Hezbollah or Houthis to be their Gov. Then the whole cycle of attacking Israel start again.

[@sunnymitra6372]

If Palestine gets membership at UN then who would rule Palestine??? That's the Elephant in the Room.....it's just a Prelude to higher form of War.

[@Checkpoint1763]

The U.N. Charter states that membership is open to "all PEACE-loving States that accept the obligations...and are able to carry out these obligations." It’s obvious, you were not careful enough!

[@ahmadyusof2480]

Israel should be out as its not a peace loving entity.

[@SetWillBill]

Great discernment! UN is going against its own charter, it exist by name but is dead in its own mission.

[@truecomment3650]

You don’t need to explain. you did the right thing.❤

[@ghteo9766]

Singapore is scared, this vote makes Daddy USA to be angry...

[@eseetoh]

We need to explain carefully because it needs to be laid out in history that it is the right thing to do for Everlasting Peace, not because we feel like it at the moment. Peace to All!!! ❤

[@clement3718]

The audience=USA....hahaha.

[@eseetoh]

@@clement3718 and to Israel I'm sure.

[@user-xp5xn2vy3l]

Maybe he's explaining because deep down, there's a nagging voice telling him that Singapore screwed this one up.

[@syedmohamed3983]

Let me translate: We need votes for the next GE

[@nirfan2020]

Long live D4P elder brother across the causeway...hahaha 🤣

[@yamguanchan9643]

They lost my vote for this!

[@charshill2978]

Some people are not zionists and do not support the lawlessness and violence that characterises zionist colonialism in Palestine ​@@yamguanchan9643

[@aizac91]

Are you interested in joining the IOF perhaps, little man?

[@daisyseptimus561]

They are neighbors to Indonesia and Malaysia and has to vote diligently not to spark tension which will not benefit them.

[@deeinayah]

No. Because Singapore has a history of genocide too. They will not support a genocide on others.

[@istudios225]

Good point.

[@Jan-R-]

No, not really.

[@user-xb5yw5ph3n]

Sounds like you know nothing about their relationship.

[@5mpv2011]

Its nothing to do with their relation to neighboring country Singapore is much more military, economic advance compared to Malaysia and Indonesia, in fact both countries rely on Singapore in term of finance hub. And if you learn about Singapore history, they have good relationships with israel since independence when israel is the only country who want to help Singapore after expulsion from Malaysia.

[@Bigsmallcountry]

Singaporeans are clear minded, principled and peaceful people. We will not be cowed by any countries despite our size. We do what is right for the Palestinians though Israel is our long time commerical and military partner.

[@sjman7952]

As a sovereign state, why did Vivian have to take the trouble and time (so quickly after the vote) to record and broadcast his reasons' for voting to support the formation of a Palestinian state?? To whom was his message designed for?? Was the video a plead for forgiveness to Singapore's masters???

[@pei-sanlai8013]

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) > Proof : 1948 Palestine - 2024 vs 1948 Israel - 202 The downfall of Singapore is coming

[@Korialx]

@@pei-sanlai8013 This is why so many people are on the other side. Maybe try showcasing the proclaimed peace loving religion instead of threats and fear-mongering. It would help decouple the linkage between religion and terrorism.

[@actionong]

As a citizen of Singapore, I appreciate this openess. Singapore has a Muslim minority population that has deep concerns on this. Understanding our government's rationale is invaluable.

[@SuganthiAmySanthanam]

Wait till they come to yr country and create their brotherhood.....

[@AnymorAnime]

If im not wrong, palestine's current de facto government is hamas. UN events will require a representative of a recognized country, which means an individual from the government. In this case, will palestine be represented by hamas in all UN event going forward?

[@5mpv2011]

You're absolutely wrong. Hamas only govern gaza not entire Palestine, in fact hamas is very unpopular in west bank where majority of Palestinians are, even in gaza Hamas were democratically elected with 44% of the votes. note that this percentage is reflected within Gaza district as well, i.e. while Hamas are based in Gaza, the people of Gaza were not overwhelmingly Hamas supporters let alone the whole Nation of Palestine

[@AniMaTheEarth]

Gaza and west bank different government la.

[@xx133]

The ANC had the same status as Hamas in the 70s and 80s. They are now a mainstream party in South Africa. Grant people their freedom, and allow them to chart their own future. That’s not up to us to decide. No matter what government the people would choose, none would love Is… for what they have done to them over the past 75 years. This is why the U.S. and Is… do not include the Palestinian people in plans for the future-they do not plan for them to have a future.

[@litesp]

The PLO, lead by Abbas, allows illegal settlements in the west bank, whereas, Hamas fights back.

[@jkjkjk100]

Meanwhile blinken: 😮😮😮 He probably doesn’t even know the history of the palestine

[@roxananazar2379]

Thank you!!!

[@junglecity90]

You should be concern on what items to pack in the office after the General Election.

[@wanpingchan8362]

???

[@wanpingchan8362]

I believe they will win the election

[@victorwee3319]

​@wanpingchan836 What this person's word implies is that he will most likely be voted out in the coming GE. So he is asking him to think what are the thing he needs to pack up if he is voted out!

[@ErtizaAbbas]

how honorable minister got the permission from israel? because he starts every conversation with "but! the 7th october attacks were blatant terrorism".

[@kairosglobalrevival386]

Does this help to release of hostages ?

[@picaroon602]

are you talking about thousands of Palestinian hostages in Israeli prison without any charges?

[@bzipoli]

​@@picaroon602this doesn't exist

[@amirhamzah4568]

​@bzipoli so does Israel

[@chairilanwaresa1422]

Hamas arent into a 2state solution but a no Israel solution. Even Israel are willing to apportion land meant for Palestinian statehood but Arafat kept saying NO.

[@idzk2952]

🎉i agree❤

[@nimatkhan8175]

Thank you Singapore 🇸🇬 for voting for Palestine 🇵🇸 ❤️ 💖 💕 💙

[@sjman7952]

As a sovereign state, why did Vivian have to take the trouble and time (so quickly after the vote) to record and broadcast his reasons' for voting to support the formation of a Palestinian state?? To whom was his message designed for??

[@TheBomberbaby]

Thank you. I prefer that too. Please take a look into myanmar also. Please stand for what it is right.

[@SebastianLarsen]

This is what Finlandization looks like. Embarrassing.

[@mohammadkhairulanwarhussai9976]

Kudos Singapore 🎉

[@armanbabaa]

Throughout this conflict I have listened to all leaders across the world. Singapore politicians always stand out with a calm demeanour, always stating facts providing the most logical solutions and not taking sides. Well done Singapore. The world should learn from you. This is how you resolve.

[@sjman7952]

As a sovereign state, why did Vivian have to take the trouble and time (so quickly after the vote) to record and broadcast his reasons' for voting to support the formation of a Palestinian state?? To whom was his message designed for??

[@martinthemillwright]

As an Asian nation they did what the majority of the continent did. No big news there.

[@leegacy3099]

Where will Hamas embassy be located? Geylang Serai?

[@kyhlnuar]

Do we still don't talk about bruno?

[@jackofnone500]

Wait, Singapore said October 7th is a terrorist attack but called Israel’s aggression a legitimate self-defense?

[@dech8220]

EXACTLY, he seemed either clueless or deliberate to please his master.

[@cathychan2814]

That was before the commencement of GENOCIDE

[@waysonharris6606]

@@dech8220 Deliberate.

[@user-jk5um1om8l]

Oct 7 was a terror attack. And you wonder why you produced ISIS when you justify atrocities against Israel.

[@SetWillBill]

Your comment are just utterly nonsense.

[@AkbarBessir]

Bravo Singapore. Always stand for the rule of law and humanity. Don’t ever be a hypocritical nation and lost the soul of the country. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@leocitywrestling7029]

That vote cost Singapore its soul

[@clement3718]

@@leocitywrestling7029 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakba

[@koala6016]

Surely, the opposite.

[@JayaKiranaMY]

Not always...but this a good start

[@DarkwearGT]

Why r u yapping

[@bobafett5757]

Hope CNA can have a sit down interview with Queen Rania of Jordan cos her recent interview is so impartial and truthful

[@crescentviewhs]

Congs Singapore for supporting the oppression. God bless you.

[@Amaking10000]

You mean the oppressed?

[@priyanshparikh3660]

😂😂 ​@@Amaking10000

[@Userr-Chen-Chen]

Which god?? god named Lah ? 🤣🤣

[@sjman7952]

As a sovereign state, why did Vivian have to take the trouble and time (so quickly after the vote) to record and broadcast his reasons' for voting to support the formation of a Palestinian state?? To whom was his message designed for??

[@yt1536]

The LRD is a forked-tongue "friend" to both? 🤔

[@mebdoc]

Good on Singapore !!!!

[@syedchain]

Sir, you don't need to explain yourself for doing an obviously right thing. 143 nations are not stupid enough to ignore the history of the matter. Palestine has always been there on the map before the creation of the israeli state after fleeing from the German Nazis with the help of british and whatnot

[@apriltan3740]

A word of thank you is more appropriate. Not arrogance especially when they themselves cannot even saves themselves for several decades.

[@elmerloh]

Look up Kingdom of Isreal 1050BC. Absolutely mind blown.

[@Stevemcqueen808]

Then why don't the Palestinians want it? They've denied a state Everytime it was brought up.

[@jacobcohen9205]

I challenge you to show any official map showing a country called Palestine pre 1948. I'll wait. You need to revisit your history books if you think there has never been an Israel.

[@Stevemcqueen808]

@@jacobcohen9205 hey, now, activists don't always like the truth

[@auroraoncescu7803]

Thank you Sigapore for your ballanced, wise and internationally legal position. Hope the rest of the contries will follow your righteous position!

[@gene3003]

If only both leaders can agree on this..there will definitely be peace…🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-yb9dl6ok9r]

the camera should be slightly higher..you need to expose a bit of your neck.. but good video! ❤

[@mrharamjadah3502]

Dont be too scared..this universe running by GOD..wake up..be brave for humanity..peace..justice..by the way..thanks vote for the right things..👍👍👍

[@walterwu164]

Palestine must also take the position to denounce Hamas as a terrorist group... if not, it makes Palestine potentially dangerous as it continues to be affiliated with Hamas...

[@devianadkar7969]

No they do not. Should slaves have denounced nat Turner? Should south Africans have denounced Mandela? In their respective times these people were considered terrorists/criminals and only many years after their resistance were they actually seen as heroes.

[@ZakiZaili]

​@@devianadkar7969u are right, sir. 👏

[@ramlansalikan1964]

Jewish israhell have to denounce israhell zoines as terrorist groups free.Free Palestine.

[@michaelopoku4837]

Hamas is the government of Gaza

[@bzipoli]

​@@devianadkar7969you should see what nelson mandela said about israel's right to exist then

[@andreimalachi4026]

What you'll say Singapore you has favored a anexation of Israel nation teritory.Will have a Excuse everyone has danned a same ? Where is correctness ,nation right vs minority that have a nation right too.😅 Your video its your excuses, you to small(country) or peaple?😅

[@hillmanhung3846]

Good luck Dr Vivian! Please get through both our allies and help them find peace

[@eymeeraosaka2954]

Very tactful delivered without putting blame on either party. And yet, a just decision. I have a lot of respect for Singapore leaders...Well said, Minister Balakrishnan...

[@sjman7952]

As a sovereign state, why did Vivian have to take the trouble and time (so quickly after the vote) to record and broadcast his reasons' for voting to support the formation of a Palestinian state?? To whom was his message designed for?? Or was the video a plea for forgiveness to his masters?

[@serenalim2599]

@@sjman7952, to everyone so that others wouldn’t put own words into Singapore Govt’s mouth regarding Singapore‘s stance on this matter.

[@ChhivlyKang]

Yes, we should vote for the membership of Palestine in the UN. It's high time for that. They suffer so much already. (Respect from Cambodia 🇰🇭)

[@ethanang8099]

Won’t happen. Here is the sad truth.

[@nurulnadirah2454]

Will happen. It's the truth.

[@syedazizulislam385]

Please consider to the fact.

[@aungyethu6560]

Injustice anywhere is a threat to injustice everywhere! Everyone has their God given rights to live free without fear!

[@medialcanthus9681]

So if Palestine becomes a state their fight with Israel becomes a war not terrorism??

[@bobafett5757]

Thats self defence

[@illyakuryakin7520]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 self defence... when Palestine is a state with zero interference from Izreil theres no need for war unless Izreil want to show the world their status above Palestine of war superiority and class ( what class ? ) But the world ( UN and ICJ) will never support them

[@Buttercookies0]

That's why Hamas should have no place in Palestine.

[@illyakuryakin7520]

@@Buttercookies0 agree... Hama's is a political party...when Palestine is free there will be an election to be under close scrutiny by the Arab nations ( not USA or Israel) and there will be a free Palestine. 🇯🇴

[@Imtrolling12]

@@Buttercookies0I’m no supporter of Hamas, but after doing a lot of research online, im shocked that over 80% Palestinian supports Hamas. They even go against PLO. Something might not be right from the mainstream western media. 😊

[@userjKNfe-]

lee kuan yew fought against the terrorist but his son and his lackey supported the terrorist

[@security_analysis_]

Long live Singapore ❤

[@jeanwong6530]

We should go back to pre Dec 2016 position where SG abstain from such resolutions, since former PM Lee says we do not take sides

[@obscurifyed]

not taking sides equates to being a coward. Inclining to economic progress than moral values just shows greed. If the truth presents itself, no objection in rejecting it

[@SetWillBill]

​@@obscurifyed Indeed truth will prevail, those who lied shall be shamed. The wise Singapore gov can be deceived is unthinkable. When UN do not adhere to their own charter, what will Singapore do? "Media Ignore Quietly-Revised UN Figures of Hamas-Reported Civilian Deaths" "UN revises Gaza death toll, almost 50% less women and children killed than previously reported" "Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel - reported impact | Day 213" "Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel - reported impact | Day 215"

[@thsheng99]

Terrorism is always wrong, no matter whats the cause

[@sjman7952]

What about the terrorist organization that ordered the destruction of Nordstream II pipeline??

[@xx133]

Yes, however, human behavior in these circumstances is predictable. Palestinians are human. Every group in history subject to similar conditions reacted in the same way. When all peaceful means of gaining one’s freedom are blocked, this is what happens. The J..s did the same in G… the same occurred in Haitian Revolution, Turner Rebellion, etc. It’s regrettable, but all were predictable-and predicted at the time. Same for October 7. 75 years is a record. I reviewed the history, and cannot find a record where people were subject to such conditions for so long without major retaliation. The sad thing is that it was all preventable. If they were given their freedom, none of this would happen. What they have had to endure all this time, as the world turned their back on them, is astonishing.

[@limorweingarten9378]

That's right, give them more $$$. Good on you, Singapore. Big mistake.

[@tharmarajahchelvathamby3763]

Is it possible two state solution in war torned srilanka ie one for Tamils and one for sinhales. Hopefully Singapore wil vote for two states solution in Srilanka

[@jackwong230]

Acts of terrorism cannot be condoned, whether committed by any country, armed forces, groups or individual.

[@raghavnamasivayam8706]

go read a book know what is terrorism war isn't terrorism

[@gelinrefira]

So you condemn is__l?

[@jackwong230]

@@gelinrefira why do you want to know?

[@gelinrefira]

@@jackwong230 Do you condemn Israel?

[@jackwong230]

@@raghavnamasivayam8706 don't know what a "boo" is....my Engrish not all over eulope

[@whybotherha1021]

This is the mindset of 1st world nation. As close neighbour I am so proud with Singapore decision right now.

[@hameedfarook4160]

Free Palestine 🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🌍🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪 ...Salute For Singapore Government .

[@BeeBee-ck8bc]

Singapore believe in two states solution! so NO MORE "From the River to the Sea..."

[@litesp]

​@@BeeBee-ck8bc Do you know that Israel created that phrase expressing intent to control all the land where Palestinians already resided?

[@wanmou100]

God has created human beings in his image and bless them. ( Genesis l - 27:28) This is a clear message that all human beings have a right to exist. Nothing more and nothing less. Amen Uncle Raymond

[@zubaidahbtemdsallehzie5270]

Thank you sir for this great news. Well done Singapore 🇸🇬

[@calvintraylor1203]

These arguments are easy when you have a state and don't live under the yolk of an oppressive regime. I agree that Hamas should be forced to except Israel's right to be a country, but until the world forces Israel to accept a two state solution all of this is hollow.

[@v1any377]

True. Also, records have proven that Israhell never abides with any resolutions. They tend to break them…

[@Buttercookies0]

Hamas has to be out. They cannot still exist in Palestine.

[@kory6897]

This was def one of the better speeches I have heard, however it is still putting Israel above Palestine. He needs to add "any group in Israel that continues to deny Palestines existence have no place", also there are terrorist acts coming from both sides, not just Palestine.

[@istudios225]

@@kory6897 Exactly. Still putting Israel above Palestine, and repeating f4lseh00ds about what really happened on 10/7, that many Israelis were actually k il led by the IDF itself. He also does not acknowledge that Israel is committing w4r c r!m es, including g3noc!de. Makes me wonder how they gather their !ntel regarding each con fl ict. Do they just take western hub ris and pro paga nda at face value and base their foreign policy and national defense on that? If so, that seems risky.

[@franktoh3041]

This explanation was made to appease Israel.

[@parabebe2499]

Use some critical thinking, why try to appease Israel when they could just vote against it? If they voted against it you would have said the same thing. So when your point literally could be used to explain regardless of the decision is one argument that I just call foolish and lacking in any substance. Or just admit that you're biased and wouldn't not have liked any decision the SG government made. Pick your poison

[@rian4104]

@@parabebe2499 Because if Singapore vote against Palestine, it will ruin its reputation, and will be remembered as the only country in SEA that vote against Palestine. It also can be considered as declaration of Singapore as the loyal Western vassal. Not a better option I guess? Even Biden has to criticize Israel as his popularity plummet.

[@Riko-uk3im]

beside USA and Israel, these are another big countries that Reject Palestine's Bid for Full UN Membership; 1. Argentina 2. Czech Republic 3. Hungary 4. Papua New Guinea

[@randomshitpost8477]

Should have voted from october 8th

[@kentprince4851]

We all know how this will turn out in the security council where the France,UK and US will veto

[@istudios225]

Exactly! Foregone conclusion! Expected outcome! Another day, another resolution. So what!? ALL resolutions on Palestine will be vetoed.

[@shadostorm8375]

Every progress matters no matter how small.

[@rulue8610]

They won't veto this time hopefully.

[@jeanwong6530]

I am not convinced. Both sides don't want a two state solution.

[@shadowmistress999]

we can convince Israel, then Israel can go convince its neighbour

[@willtestagain]

He say what he said to appease the Muslim community in Singapore and around Singapore. However, he do not know them enough that the more you appease them the more they demand. You learn that from the pro Palestinian protests in the West.

[@weichiang89]

Today an inch, tomorrow a mile.

[@banana-st1fq]

very balanced and well articulated

[@selvalingam1263]

Not all Asians are with Palestine.

[@user-eo3gb1cq9d]

Bravo Singapore god bless standing up for justice is the right thing to do. From South Africa

[@angelikakolf4687]

Thanks to South Africa. They were the first to take a different approach. With this as the sequel.❤️

[@clement3718]

This will help anyone to understand the tragedy of the Palestinians and how they suffered under the combined bullying of the Zionists and the British+Americans. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakba

[@NHANNGUYEN-qd1nr]

Don't let the world think Singapore votes to pass because of Taylor Swift. For me, as the light during the darkness of pandemic Covid 19 .Taylor Swift is just a regular person.

[@matanelsiboni9269]

damn, Singapore stab Israel in back, what a terrible friend.

[@nightstalker1984]

Remember how this happens on Oct 7.

[@user-fe2hu2pq6r]

Then … Tibet, Uighur, and Kurdistan should be given independence as well.

[@LonganLee]

I also always liked B&w bungs

[@GrizzlyTheGolden]

Absolute bullshit

[@Protoplasmina]

Singapore did the wrong thing. Sir, you have forgotten the history of your nation. When Singapore was kicked out of Malaysia, it was Israel that stood by your country. What has happened to gratitude? You have supported beggars who are not interested in a peaceful coexistence with Israel. So your diplomatic explanation is just a betrayal playing into the hands of radicals. Don't white wash us with your sad narrative.

[@user-bc6th4ud5g]

For doing the right thing, you don't have to explain your vote. Those who voted against the resolution--they are the people who need to explain vote before God and man.

[@affizalinternational]

Yeah.. It’s weird that you have to explain yourself for doing the right thing.. Then I realised that this explanation is actually not for Singaporeans.. It’s for the big daddies Israel and USA..! Nice move, Singapore..! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wuhuhu1390]

Funny he didn't say anything about his country not recognizing Palestine state, the only one in ASEAN not to do so. Maybe it's going to change.

[@MrAbklee]

Why Singapore needs to explain? Did other Asean need to explain?

[@skysky1977]

Why Singapore need to follows other ASEAN countries? :P They jump down building, we also jump down? LOL

[@davidt5185]

Didn't follow orders... insubordination...so need to explain..."that's the right thing to do"😂

[@pbworld7858]

Because the other ASEAN countries, except the Phillipines, don't take orders from America.

[@Jan-R-]

Striving for peace is not good enough for you?

[@WarrenKLiu]

Because Singapore is Israel’s strongest ally in Asia. Without the help of Israel at the founding of Singapore, Singapore may not exist today. The SAF is arguably the strongest military force in ASEAN today by training and equipment. Israel was instrumental in helping establish the SAF. Singapore is majority ethnic Chinese and thus Chinese culture is very much ingrained in the Singapore psyche, in this case the Chinese proverb, remember where the source of water you are drinking comes from, comes into play. To this day, the pioneers and current leaders of Singapore have not forgotten the help of Israel at the founding of Singapore when most of the world ignored Singapore. Publicly explaining why Singapore voted the way it did, is an act of diplomacy.

[@GF88gaming]

Isis here is the ticket for UN member… I don’t think this will pass United Nations Security Council

[@brendancollin101]

15min to explain the right thing

[@martinarchie2902]

A resolution to expand Palestine’s “rights and privileges” at the UN passes with 143 countries voting in favour, nine voting against, and 25 abstentions. Israel’s ambassador denounces the UN for “welcoming a terror state into its ranks”.

[@SRRMCS]

so the actual terror state is playing the victim

[@Angelinegrace-tt2dx]

@@SRRMCS Yes. Historically, it had always been whenever Palestinians attacked Israel.

[@kamaruzamanbt3825]

Aaagh! Is this for real? I though all these years since indepondan (1965). We"ve never support terrorist independent or is this a social experiment?

[@sjman7952]

Never support terrorists?? What about the regime that ordered the destruction of Nordstream II pipeline; and steadfastly oppose any UN resolution to conduct a full and transparent investigation until today??

[@davidjacovelli5986]

Well done Singapore. This road is long, to the ultimate end of common decency for all people, all over the world, but in these small but perfect ways, this is how it is done.

[@danielkumar8402]

And now the judgement begins.. God have mercy 🙏 "While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape." 1 Thess 5:3

[@lazarusguan2388]

"5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Nice try. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9." “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." Exodus 20:7 "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." Deuteronomy 5:11. God have mercy on you too🙏🙏

[@TommyC5777]

Amen to that... keep watching the time is at hand.

[@Maris_S28]

@@TommyC5777do you know what you are saying - check the bible.

[@TommyC5777]

@@Maris_S28 you can content with me anything from the bible.

[@Maris_S28]

@@TommyC5777your reply is self-revealing. There is this no further need for discourse. It’s probably helpful for you to study the Bible further. God bless us all. Amen

[@europainvicta3907]

Respect to Singapore.

[@cyberforce5650]

Why do you support Palestine if Hummus, the one if never did what they did no one would've heard Palestinians struggle, are considered a tourist group? And at the same time, not considering Israel a toursit group (times 10) after what they've been always doing? I'm not looking for answers though. Just wanted to highlight political cards game.

[@MaddyKing-rq9nt]

This is absolutely a beautiful song" You're the Almighty God"( English Version Official )by King of Kings

[@02Nawal]

Thank you very much Singapore 🇸🇬 you're on the right side of history. Thank you for not submitting to zionists pressure and blackmail

[@davidc9214]

Singapore is neutral. We are not anti-Israel either.

[@DivineIkari]

@@davidc9214 It's okay to be anti-zionist. It's the same as anti-terro1st and anti-medieval conqueror mindset.

[@TToTToTT]

singapore considers hamas as terrorists though

[@davidc9214]

​@@DivineIkari We are anti-terrorist. And Hamas is a terrorist. Free Palestine from Hamas!

[@davidc9214]

Hamas is on the wrong side of history and so are you. Remember October 7

[@user-tz6jp7pq7y]

Nothings more natural

[@KhaiFirst]

From Malaysia, Thank you Singapore!! happy have Good common sense country as Neighbor.

[@sjman7952]

As a sovereign state, why did Vivian have to take the trouble and time (so quickly after the vote) to record and broadcast his reasons' for voting to support the formation of a Palestinian state?? To whom was his message designed for?? Or was the video a plead for forgiveness to his masters???

[@alfriesmacdonalds5879]

Alright Alright so singapore food is better right?

[@hewhomustnotbenamed786]

Sembang....

[@shadowmistress999]

@@alfriesmacdonalds5879 no 😂

[@danielmoon2776]

If you are not hypocritical in nature,have you been condemning hamas terror attack before it escalate,have you ever order that hamas release the hostages to see if israeli attack will continue? But israeli delegate to UN had raised his voice several times that no member has condemned hamas attack on israeli....

[@muhammadedwards8425]

Did you condemn the 300 dead Palestinians before Oct 7? Did you demand the thousands of Palestinian hostages be freed?

[@bensaid5807]

Jeremy Stoner, Save the Children’s Regional Director for the Middle East, said: “Children as young as twelve have told us about truly inhumane treatment in the Israeli military detention system. There is no possible justification for setting dogs on children, beating them, or shackling them to metal chairs. Whatever they are accused of, regardless of guilt or innocence, these children must be treated first and foremost as children - with all the special protections this entails. “No child should be experiencing such cruelty at the hands of those who are meant to be looking after them. Children should no longer be prosecuted in military courts - and there has never been greater urgency to release children from prison as systemic ill-treatment is compounded by the threat of COVID-19 in detention centres. Only with these changes can we prevent irrevocable damage being inflicted on generations of Palestinian children.” Save the Children is calling for: The Government of Israel to respect international law, and to end the detention and mistreatment of children under military law. Israeli authorities must immediately adopt practical safeguards to improve the situation for children who are currently detained. This includes ending the systemic ill-treatment of children, establishing protection and safeguards for detainees, and providing adequate services to support girls and boys to recover from their experiences.

[@bobafett5757]

Did u condemn illegal settlers creating havocs at WestBank and also condemn the open prison lifestyle inside Gaza for so many decades Mr Hypocrite ?

[@everykneeshallbowzao]

Pick up a history book. Learn about the conflict. Commenting like this makes you sound really ignorant.

[@raivolution]

Thanks Vivian, made my voting for the opposition much easier this time.

[@yamguanchan9643]

Absolutely!