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Remarks by Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad at the Send-Off of Singapore's Humanitarian Assistance for Gaza
30 November 2023
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MINDEF is closely monitoring the situation in Gaza and we are deeply concerned with the humanitarian situation, particularly for civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is providing strong support for Singapore's humanitarian aid to Gaza. We are here to provide assistance through the Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Coordination Centre (RHCC) and the RSAF to provide support to deliver the humanitarian aid package from here to Egypt, working together with partners such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health and our Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) such as Singapore Red Cross, Mercy Relief and Relief Singapore. This is a testament of our strong linkages and our close collaboration between the NGOs and the Singapore government. The RSAF is committing the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport flight to deliver the package to Egypt. From there we will hand it over to the Egyptian Red Crescent who will deliver it to those in need in Gaza. I thank the RSAF servicemen and women who are providing support for this mission. I hope that they remain vigilant throughout the mission and we want them to come home safe and secure to their families and loved ones. I wish them all the best and mission success.
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