Singapore police warn against Israel-Gaza war protests ahead of airshow involving Israeli firms
- The police are aware of a planned march to ‘demonstrate views’ on the Israel-Gaza war and investigating two other events for possible offences
- The Singapore Airshow, to be held from February 20-25, features displays by global aerospace and defence firms, including those from Israel
SPF said in response to media queries on Thursday that they were aware of calls on social media to gather for an event called Walk-Out Singapore to “demonstrate views” related to the war.
“A police permit is required for such activities,” said SPF, adding that organising or participating in such an event without one is an offence.
Pointing to their statement on Tuesday, SPF said that there are “particular public safety and security concerns with assemblies and processions” related to the conflict.
“They could lead to tensions and disharmony in our society, as different communities in Singapore hold different views on the matter.
“We will therefore not approve applications to hold events related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, regardless of which side the support is for.”