Both Singapore and Malaysia backed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Singapore and Malaysia both voted in support of the United Nations resolution that called for humanitarian assistance and a humanitarian truce for the Israel-Hamas conflict.
On Malaysia, PM Lee said: “Their situation is not the same as ours because we have diplomatic relations with Israel.He noted that Malaysia has very friendly relations with the Palestinian Authority, but no diplomatic relations with Israel. Mr Anwar is in Singapore from Sunday for the 10th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat at the invitation of PM Lee.
He said Singapore cast a “very major vote” in support of the non-binding resolution drafted by the Arab states, which received 121 votes in favour, 14 against and 44 abstentions. The resolution also reaffirmed that the solution to the conflict should be through a peaceful two-state solution, Mr Shanmugam said at an event organised by non-profit organisation Humanity Matters to pack medical and relief supplies for people in Gaza.
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