It’s hard to imagine the violence and losses inflicted upon Israelis and Palestinians from the comfort and security of Singapore, but they are a sobering reminder of what we cannot take for granted, says the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Terence Ho.
Houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, on Oct 11, 2023.
It is incumbent on every member of society to exercise vigilance and responsibility. This includes supporting Total Defence, taking precautions for personal safety and security and notifying the authorities on suspicious activities.Singapore is fortunate not to have historical enmity in any way like that between the Palestinians and Israelis arising from their long, troubled past. But differences in any society can be exploited - “divide and conquer” is the oldest trick in the book.
Each group cannot think only of pushing for its own maximum benefit but must try to share the public space in a spirit of give and take. Legitimate grievances on the part of any group should not be allowed to fester. As Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam recently said, Singapore must not allow external events such as the Israel-Hamas war to destabilise Singapore or
Both laws and societal norms play a part in preserving harmony. Singapore is much stricter than other countries in regard to public protests, and in times like these it is easier to appreciate how its laws help to maintain the public peace.
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