Potential Impact of Ongoing Gaza Conflict on Singapore's Social Fabric

60 Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what is the potential impact of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict on the social fabric of Singapore; and (b) what lessons and efforts can Singapore learn and undertake to ensure the bonds in the Singaporean society across race and religion, including among youths, can be strengthened.

Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai: The question relates to how the Israel-Hamas conflict affects social cohesion in Singapore. The speeches on the Motion raised on this topic at the Parliament Sitting on 6 November 2023 as well as subsequent clarifications, have addressed this Parliamentary Question. [Please refer to "Solidarity, Security and Peace – The Israel-Hamas Conflict", Official Report, 6 November 2023, Vol 95, Issue 115, Motions section.]