MHA refutes claims that the death penalty was discussed during visit by Israel's security ministry
- SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday (Sep 11) refuted claims by an Israeli media outlet that the death penalty was discussed during a visit by an Israeli delegation in May.
- The Haaretz newspaper reported on Sep 7 that a delegation comprising representatives from the Israel Prison Service and National Security Ministry made a “secret visit” to Singapore that month.
- Citing several unnamed sources, the report said the subject of the death penalty had come up, even though it was not part of the visit’s agenda.
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- SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday (Sep 11) refuted claims by an Israeli media outlet that the death penalty was discussed during a visit by an Israeli delegation in May.
- The Haaretz newspaper reported on Sep 7 that a delegation comprising representatives from the Israel Prison Service and National Security Ministry made a “secret visit” to Singapore that month.
- Citing several unnamed sources, the report said the subject of the death penalty had come up, even though it was not part of the visit’s agenda.
Sources: CNA