Singapore Mfa : Sanctity Of Religious Sites Such As Al Aqsa Mosque Must Be Respected

SINGAPORE, April 10 (Bernama) -- All parties must respect the sanctity of religious sites such as the Al Aqsa Mosque to enable people to worship in safely and in peace, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

MFA said that Singapore “remains deeply concerned about the escalation of violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.”

“We condemn the rocket attacks on Israel as well as separate attacks in Tel Aviv and the Jordan Valley which resulted in civilian casualties.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish those injured a swift recovery,”  said MFA’s spokesperson in a statement here.

The statement was issued in response to media queries on the situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

“We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint and de-escalate tensions to prevent further loss of lives,” said the spokesperson.

The statement also said that there are currently no reports of Singaporeans affected by the attacks.

-- BERNAMA