SINGAPORE, March 5 -- The Singapore government has reached out to Israel for clarification after reports suggested that Singaporeans might have served in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) during the Gaza conflict, but no response has been received so far.

According to Mothership, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam addressed the matter in Parliament on March 5, following questions from Workers' Party MP Dennis Tan and other MPs.

Shanmugam noted that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has no verified information confirming any Singaporean has served, or is currently serving, in the IDF.

He explained that even if credible evidence arises, the government would typically engage foreign count...