On Apr 4, Israeli police stormed the prayer hall of Al-Aqsa mosque, Islam’s third-holiest site, in a raid aimed at dislodging “law-breaking youths and masked agitators” whom they said had barricaded themselves inside.
MFA urged all parties to “exercise maximum restraint and de-escalate tensions to prevent further loss of lives”.
“All parties must respect the sanctity of religious sites such as the Al Aqsa Mosque to enable people to worship safely and in peace, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan,” said MFA.
There are currently no reports of Singaporeans affected by the attacks, it added.
Singaporeans in Israel are advised to be on high alert, monitor the news closely and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Singaporeans travelling to Israel are strongly encouraged to e-register with MFA if they have not done so.
Those who require consular assistance should contact the Singapore Embassy in Tel Aviv or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office.