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Singapore takes action against Israeli embassy for controversial social media post

The Israeli embassy in Singapore drew criticism from Singaporean ministers, including K Shanmugam, for a Facebook post comparing mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran. The post was deemed insensitive and inappropriate, leading to Singapore instructing the embassy to take it down. Minister Shanmugam called the attempt to rewrite history astonishing and unacceptable. Singapore's swift response reflects its stance on maintaining peace and security in the region, emphasizing sensitivity in diplomatic communications.

Singapore's decision to intervene and demand the removal of the post highlights the country's commitment to upholding cultural sensitivity and avoiding actions that could escalate tensions. The Israeli embassy's post, claiming Israel is mentioned 43 times in the Quran while Palestine is not mentioned at all, sparked controversy and condemnation. This incident serves as a reminder of the delicate nature of international relations and the importance of respecting diverse perspectives and historical narratives.

The Israeli embassy's social media blunder not only triggered a diplomatic spat but also raised awareness about the impact of insensitive messaging on social platforms. Singapore's actions underscore its dedication to promoting harmony and understanding among different communities. The removal of the post signifies a diplomatic lesson in the digital age, highlighting the significance of thoughtful communication and avoiding contentious topics in public discourse.

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Shanmugam calls Israeli embassy's Facebook post 'completely ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

K Shanmugam criticised the Israeli embassy in Singapore's post comparing mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran. Here's what he and other ministers ...

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"Insensitive, Unacceptable": Singapore Makes Israeli Embassy ... (NDTV)

Singapore made the Israeli embassy in the city-state take down an "insensitive" social media post about the Palestinians over the weekend after warning it ...

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Israeli embassy in Singapore forced to take down 'insensitive ... (The Indian Express)

Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam called it an “astonishing attempt to rewrite history,” and said the post was “insensitive,” “inappropriate” ...

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Singapore orders Israeli embassy to remove Facebook post about ... (South China Morning Post)

The embassy's now-deleted posted said Israel is mentioned 43 times in the central religious text of Islam, while 'Palestine is not mentioned even once'.

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Singapore Orders Israel to Remove 'Unacceptable' Facebook Post ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- Singapore has ordered the Israel Embassy to take down an “insensitive and inappropriate” social media post that could undermine security in ...

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Israel embassy in S'pore deletes Facebook post slammed by S'pore ... (Mothership.sg)

The deleted post claimed that the Quran mentions Israel 43 times but did not mention Palestine.

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Israeli embassy told to remove Facebook post that was an ... (Malay Mail)

SINGAPORE, March 25 — Singapore authorities told the Israeli embassy to remove a post made on its Facebook page yesterday that Minister for Law and Home ...

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Singapore Orders Israeli Embassy to Delete 'Inappropriate' Social ... (TIME)

Singapore—which maintains that Israel's military action in Gaza has gone “too far”—has laws against domestic threats and foreign influence to help maintain ...

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Israeli embassy in Singapore forced to take down 'insensitive ... (The Hindu)

Embassy of Israel in Singapore removes "insensitive" post citing Quran after government intervention, sparking controversy and condemnation.

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Govt tells Israeli embassy to remove Facebook post that was an ... (TODAY)

SINGAPORE — The Singapore authorities told the Israeli embassy to remove a post made on its Facebook page on Sunday (March 24) that Minister for Law and ...

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Singapore says it made Israeli embassy take down 'insensitive' post ... (The Times of Israel)

Singaporean Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam says he asked Singapore's foreign ministry to tell the Israeli embassy to remove the post made on Sunday ...

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Israel embassy's post on Palestine 'unacceptable', risks undermining ... (The Straits Times)

Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said the Ministry of Home Affairs had spoken with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 24 and said the ...

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'Unacceptable' - Singapore's Israeli Embassy Ordered to Remove ... (Palestine Chronicle)

The post reportedly claimed that Israel was mentioned 43 times in the Quran and that Palestine was not even mentioned once. The Singaporean government has ...

Singapore rebukes Israeli embassy's Quran reference on Palestine (TRT World)

The now-deleted post on the Israeli embassy's official Facebook page attempted to justify Jewish settlements on Palestinian lands and attacks on Gaza by ...

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Israeli embassy's post on Palestine unacceptable, risks undermining ... (Singapore Law Watch)

A post by the Embassy of Israel in Singapore that had made claims by citing the Quran has been taken down after intervention by the Singapore...

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Israel's Embassy in Singapore cites Quran in futile bid to defend ... (Anadolu Agency)

Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam calls it 'completely unacceptable,' saying he was 'very upset' when he found out about Israeli embassy social media ...

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Israeli embassy in Singapore says 'unacceptable' post was ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

The Israeli embassy in Singapore said the post which made claims about mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran was made without approval. Read more.

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Singapore leaders responded swiftly to Israeli embassy's ... (Petir.sg)

The Singapore government made a strong stance and told the Israeli embassy to remove an offensive Facebook post on March 24.

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