No substantial info that two Singaporeans fought for Israel Defence Forces; government seeks clarification with Israel authorities


Singapore authorities will take action against these individuals if there is credible information found. - AFP

SINGAPORE: There is no substantial information to confirm that two Singaporeans fought for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) during the conflict in Gaza, said Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on March 5.

Shanmugam was responding to parliamentary questions from Dennis Tan (Hougang), adli Fawzi (Aljunied) and Hazlina Abdul Halim (East Coast) about a report published by British investigative journalism outlet Declassified UK.

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