Number of Requests for Assistance to Leave Gaza Conflict Area

7 Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs how many requests have been received from Singapore citizens and permanent residents for assistance to extricate themselves or their family members from the Israel-Palestine conflict area.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: This question for written answer was addressed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs during the debate on Mr Vikram Nair, Mr Alex Yam and Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim's Motion on “Solidarity, Security and Peace – The Israel-Hamas Conflict” on 6 November 2023. [Please refer to "Solidarity, Security and Peace – The Israel-Hamas Conflict", Official Report, 06 November 2023, Vol 95, Issue 115, Motions section.]