Delivery of Aid following Ceasefire and Development of Diplomatic Relations to Promote Peace in Gaza Area

9 Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs with the temporary ceasefire established in Gaza (a) how will Singapore assist in delivery of humanitarian efforts and aid assistance into Gaza; and (b) whether the Ministry will take any steps to explore further diplomatic relations with the Palestinian authorities and the Israeli government to promote peace and stability in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: This question has been addressed in my reply to Member of Parliament Mr Ang Wei Neng on 4 February 2025. [Please refer to "Facilitating Humanitarian Aid and Fundraising Efforts following Ceasefire in Israel and Hamas Conflict", Official Report, 4 February 2025, Vol 95, Issue 150, Oral Answers to Questions section.]