SINGAPORE, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Singapore is deeply concerned about recent developments in the Middle East, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, said a spokesperson comment issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thursday.
Stressing that Haniyeh was involved in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, the comment said the incident puts at risk efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement that would allow for the release of all hostages and facilitate humanitarian assistance to the civilian population.
Singapore calls on all parties to take de-escalatory steps to avoid exacerbating tensions and a wider regional conflagration, the comment noted. ■