Singaporeans’ plans to visit Israel on hold after conflict

Rockets are fired from Gaza towards Israel, in Gaza, Oct 9, 2023. - Reuters

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singaporeans with upcoming trips to Israel are relooking their travel plans following an uptick in the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas over the weekend.

Reverend Dr Aaron Tay of Bedok Methodist Church had been planning to lead a group of 56 parishioners to Israel from Nov 26 to Dec 11, but has put the 16-day trip on hold.