Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said on Thursday (Feb 26) that he was «heartened» to hear what Singapore's chief Rabbi had to say on the suffering of Palestinians amid the conflict in Gaza.Shanmugam had attended the annual Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) Iftar event on Monday when Rabbi Mordechai Abergel delivered an emphatic speech on the plight of Palestinians via recorded video as he was overseas.«We cannot remain indifferent to the plight and suffering of many ordinary Palestinians affected by this long and tragic conflict,» Mordechai said.The chief Rabbi added that as part of a global community, Singapore must be vigilant to ensure that emotions stemming from conflicts abroad do not erode the social cohesion at home.The ongoing war in Gaza is an example of such conflict, and those in Singapore must «acknowledge the pain on all sides». Read more