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

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2023.

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Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Singapore's social cohesion and asked what lessons and efforts could strengthen societal bonds across races, religions, and among youths.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the issue had already been addressed in the parliamentary motion and clarifications on 6 November 2023, directing reference to the official report on "Solidarity, Security and Peace – The Israel-Hamas Conflict."
The debate highlighted the importance of maintaining social harmony in Singapore amid international conflicts and the need for proactive measures to reinforce unity.
The exchange underscored the government's approach to managing external events' effects on domestic social fabric through existing parliamentary discussions and official records.

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Saktiandi Supaat

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.

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.]

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Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Singapore's social cohesion and asked what lessons and efforts could strengthen societal bonds across races, religions, and among youths.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the issue had already been addressed in the parliamentary motion and clarifications on 6 November 2023, directing reference to the official report on "Solidarity, Security and Peace – The Israel-Hamas Conflict."
The debate highlighted the importance of maintaining social harmony in Singapore amid international conflicts and the need for proactive measures to reinforce unity.
The exchange underscored the government's approach to managing external events' effects on domestic social fabric through existing parliamentary discussions and official records.

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

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Singapore's social cohesion and asked what lessons and efforts could strengthen societal bonds across races, religions, and among youths.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the issue had already been addressed in the parliamentary motion and clarifications on 6 November 2023, directing reference to the official report on "Solidarity, Security and Peace – The Israel-Hamas Conflict."
The debate highlighted the importance of maintaining social harmony in Singapore amid international conflicts and the need for proactive measures to reinforce unity.
The exchange underscored the government's approach to managing external events' effects on domestic social fabric through existing parliamentary discussions and official records.

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Saktiandi Supaat

Edwin Tong Chun Fai

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Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Singapore's social cohesion and asked what lessons and efforts could strengthen societal bonds across races, religions, and among youths.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the issue had already been addressed in the parliamentary motion and clarifications on 6 November 2023, directing reference to the official report on "Solidarity, Security and Peace – The Israel-Hamas Conflict."
The debate highlighted the importance of maintaining social harmony in Singapore amid international conflicts and the need for proactive measures to reinforce unity.
The exchange underscored the government's approach to managing external events' effects on domestic social fabric through existing parliamentary discussions and official records.

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

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Edwin Tong Chun Fai

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