Debated in Parliament on 22 Sep 2025.
Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) of the S$22 million humanitarian aid to Gaza since October 2023, what is the breakdown of allocation of key areas of assistance; (b) what are the coordination measures with on-the-ground humanitarian partners to ensure that aid is effectively and equitably distributed; and (c) what is the tangible impact of these aid in alleviating human suffering in Gaza.
Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether the Ministry can provide updates and developments on Singapore’s upcoming cooperation with Egypt, Jordan or any other countries to deliver humanitarian aid to the civilians affected in Gaza; and (b) whether the Ministry has received any updates on the opening of land border access to allow aid access into Gaza.
Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs what are Singapore’s plans on the recognition of the Palestinian state following reports on the announced plans by France, the UK, Canada and Australia to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September 2025.
Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs what will be Singapore's next steps should Israel continue to escalate the situation in Gaza.
Ms Hazlina Abdul Halim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what is the impact and status of Singapore’s $22 million contribution to relief efforts in Gaza to date; (b) whether any of the contribution was delayed, denied, or obstructed; (c) if so, how many percent; and (d) what other measures will the Ministry take to ensure as many of the future aid tranches reach the intended people in Gaza.
Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether the Government is monitoring (i) the declared intentions of other countries to recognise a Palestinian state and (ii) the recent sanctions or restrictions undertaken by other countries against Israel; and (b) whether such developments factor into Singapore’s assessment for recognising a Palestinian state.
Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether the Government is aware of any consideration by the United Nations Security Council of a resolution authorising a peacekeeping force in Gaza, in view of past vetoes; and (b) what is Singapore’s position on such resolutions.
These questions for written answer were addressed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in their Ministerial Statements on “Situation in the Middle East” at the Parliamentary Sitting on 22 September 2025. [Please refer to "Situation in the Middle East", Official Report, 22 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 2, Ministerial Statements section.]
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