Police investigating protest banner incident at Gardens by the Bay

SINGAPORE - The police are investigating an incident where a banner was displayed at Gardens by the Bay calling for an end to Singapore's arms trade with Israel.

In response to queries, the police said on April 16 that reports had been lodged, while a spokesman for Gardens by the Bay said it is aware of the incident and a police report has been filed. However, the spokesman said he could not comment further as police investigations are ongoing. It also touched on how Singapore's purchases of weapons from Israel have funded its Gaza war efforts, and how weapons jointly developed by the two countries are now being used in the war.It said: "In a video statement, he has promised Singaporeans that 'your dreams will inspire my actions, your concerns will guide my decisions'.

"We act today because we believe that, to exist in this world, we must care bravely, safeguard rights fiercely and act tirelessly to end all oppression. We are not free until we are all free. We are not free until Palestine is free." Demonstrators took to the streets in several cities on April 15 and had even blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, causing traffic to halt for hours.

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