"I completely understand how Muslims in Singapore have become very aroused by what is happening in Gaza, very distressed. It is unconscionable. It is inhuman," said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his last interview with the media as Singapore's PM.

"I think we have to recognise that, respect that, understand it, and try to get people to work together. So, see what can we do to acknowledge these feelings, but to do (what) is practical and not just performative," Mr Lee said.

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