Outgoing veteran politician, Dr Maliki Osman, said while Singaporeans feel strongly about the Israel-Hamas war, he hopes they can appreciate that the issues are very complex. In his 10 years with the Foreign Affairs Ministry advancing Singapore's relations internationally, Dr Maliki said nothing compares with the work invested since the conflict escalated in 2023. In his final interview before retiring, the Minister in the Prime Minister's Office shares his advice and regrets.