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Israel’s actions in Gaza have been disproportionate

Singapore must continue to affirm international law and reject non-compliance.

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Ahmad Firdaus Daud

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During the 10th Emergency Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Oct 27, Singapore

voted in favour

of a resolution calling for an “immediate humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities” and condemning the violence against both Palestinian and Israeli civilians.

Israel ignored that resolution. It has dropped more than 25,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza Strip and deployed thousands of soldiers and tanks in a ground invasion, striking hospitals, places of worship, refugee camps and UN shelters.

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