Singapore supports humanitarian aid, calls for protection of civilian lives in Gaza: Ambassador to UN

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SINGAPORE - Singapore has expressed its support for the efforts of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to sustain the flow of humanitarian aid and calls for all innocent civilian lives to be protected in Gaza, said Singapore's Ambassador to the UN Burhan Gafoor.

"At the outset, I wish to express Singapore's utmost support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General to sustain the flow of humanitarian assistance to the civilians affected by this terrible tragedy in Gaza. We commend the Secretary-General for his leadership role in facilitating the flow of humanitarian assistance and recognise the important contributions made by UN agencies and other humanitarian organisations on the ground.

Israel has heavily bombarded Gaza since Hamas gunmen stormed across the border on Oct 7, killing 1,400 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials. Israel's retaliatory action has killed more than 7,000 people in Gaza, according to the enclave's Health Ministry. "However, Israel also has an obligation to comply with international humanitarian law. All parties must abide by international humanitarian law and do their utmost to protect the safety and security of civilians."

Many Singaporeans have also made their own contributions to the relief operations, he said, noting that it is the Republic's hope that their contributions will reach those in need quickly.

 

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