Singapore has “strongly” condemned the attack that took place in Israel’s Jerusalem on Friday 27 January 2023.
“Singapore strongly condemns the abhorrent attack outside a synagogue in Jerusalem on 27 January 2023 which resulted in numerous casualties”, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore said in a statement.
“We express our condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a swift recovery”.
“Singapore is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank. We mourn the loss of innocent lives and injuries to Palestinian civilians in Jenin on 26 January 2023”.
“We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint and de-escalate tensions to prevent further loss of civilian lives. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in peace and security”, the Ministry added.
There are currently no reports of any Singaporeans affected by the attack in Jerusalem according to the statement.
Singaporeans in Israel are advised to exercise caution, monitor the local news, and heed the instructions of local authorities.
Singaporeans travelling to Israel are strongly encouraged to e-register with MFA at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg if they have not done so.
WHAT HAPPENED :
According to media reports, a Palestinian gunman killed at least seven people on Friday in a Jewish enclave in east Jerusalem, which Israel conquered in 1967 and later annexed.
Jerusalem District Police Commander Doron Turgeman says the attacker was from East Jerusalem, according to BBC.
According to police, the terrorist arrived by car at 8:13 p.m. in the Jewish East Jerusalem neighborhood and opened fire at people outside the synagogue and other passersby.
He then fled the scene by car toward the Palestinian neighborhood of Beit Hanina — several hundred meters away — where, about five minutes later, he encountered officers who were called to the scene.
CONTENT WARNING
The terrorist, who was a native of East Jerusalem, was shot dead, according to the police, after he got out of the car and started firing at the policemen as he tried to flee on foot.
One of the victims was a 70-year-old lady. The incident happened as violence and tensions between Israel and the Palestinians were on the rise. The Israeli Defense Forces raided the West Bank city of Jenin the day before the shooting on Friday, which resulted in the deaths of nine Palestinians.
After visiting the scene, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the attack was “one of the most terrible we have known in years.”
Seven people were shot and killed and at least three others were wounded in a terror shooting attack near a synagogue in Jerusalem’s Neve Yaakov neighborhood, police and medics said Friday night.
According to police, the terrorist arrived by car at 8:13 p.m. in the Jewish East Jerusalem neighborhood and opened fire at people outside the synagogue and other passersby.
Police said the terrorist — a resident of East Jerusalem — was shot dead after he exited the car and opened fire on the officers while trying to escape on foot.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking after visiting the scene, called the attack “one of the most severe we have known in years.”
“Our hearts are with the families. I commend the police officers who took action so quickly,” Netanyahu said.
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