Fullerton Hotel S'pore confirms 'Friends of Israel' gala dinner won't be held there amid backlash

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Fullerton Hotel S'pore confirms 'Friends of Israel' gala dinner won't be held there amid backlash​

An earlier version of the event's post listed The Fullerton Hotel as its host.

An upcoming "Friends of Israel Annual Aliyah Gala Dinner" has sparked significant online backlash after it was found that the event was to be held in Singapore's Fullerton Hotel on Nov. 18 this year.

A now-deleted version of the event's sign up page on its organiser's website listed the five-star hotel as its venue, alongside a payment section that can only be completed with a Singapore banking app.

Screenshot via Keren Hayesod - United Israel Appeal

As of midday on Oct. 13, the event's venue has since been taken down and left unknown.

The sign up page still includes the same date and timing and the payment via a Singapore banking app, but with no confirmed location.

Host​

The gala dinner is organised by Keren Hayesod, an Israel-based, government-linked fundraising organisation that has global offices, including in Asia.

According to its Facebook page, the organisation had previously held events in Singapore before the outbreak of the Gaza conflict in 2023, including conferences from as early as 2010.

Backlash​

This year's gala dinner drew significant attention among Singaporeans for its choice of location against a backdrop of ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, and most notably, a United Nations commission of inquiry that concluded in a report that Israel is committing genocidal actions against Palestinians in Gaza.

Netizens took to social media to voice their displeasure over what they perceived as The Fullerton Hotel's "endorsement" of Israel's actions in Gaza, and many called for the event's cancellation.

"By hosting this event, The Fullerton Hotel risks being perceived as endorsing or normalising the policies and conduct currently under international legal scrutiny," one Instagram user said in a post.

Email threads have also circulated calling for signatures against the hotel's hosting of the event, calling the hosting of the event "tone-deaf" and "morally indefensible."

A check on Fullerton Hotel's Google Reviews page showed a number of 1-star reviews from supposed guests, who left their reasons for giving such reviews blank.

Screenshot from Google reviews.

Fullerton Hotel will not be hosting event​

When Mothership reached out to The Fullerton Hotel, a spokesperson said the event will not be held on their premises, as confirmed by Keren Hayesod.

"We wish to clarify that The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is not a sponsor, organiser, or partner of the upcoming Friends of Israel Annual Aliyah Gala Dinner," the spokesperson affirmed.

"We do not endorse, support, or take a position on the views or objectives of independent organisers or their guests.

Our priority remains to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all guests, partners, and members of the public," they added.

Mothership has also reached out to Keren Hayesod for comment.

Top images via The Fullerton Hotel

 

[articland05]

arent we Israel friends?
our saf are trained by them wor

 

[gilcrest]

So is it implying Shangrila and Carlton supports its Jewish clientele unreservedly ?

 

[satire85]

Why nobody pro Israel?

 

[Chai_Latte]

We are now Friends of G$Z$.

Arab money all around it and all over Europe already... who dowan? hahaha

 

[gilcrest]

arent we Israel friends?
our saf are trained by them wor

They lend a helping hand when the South Asian country refuse to assist in developing our own arm forces back then

 

[mosmos]

Nobody against this event

 

[gilcrest]

Why nobody pro Israel?

Because many just like to baka paka only

 

[nyvrem]

Not my friend nor my enemy.

mind my own biz.

 

[Philipkee]

Personally I think there should be no issue with having the gala dinner

But it might be a cover for fund raising or things might get out of control.

So personally, I think there is no issue with the dinner being held there but I am also ok with them cancelling the dinner because of the above reasons that it might be a cover for fund raising or things might get out of control.

The Israeli embassy or a synagogue might be a better venue

 

[dxdx999]

They lend a helping hand when the South Asian country refuse to assist in developing our own arm forces back then

That was 50+ years ago

The Israel now is very different. And netanyahu is no different from a certain failed austrian failed artist

It's like saying pap now is the same as pap then

 

[Philipkee]

Why nobody pro Israel?

I’m pro Israel, having been there. But it doesn’t mean that it’s “Israel first and always” for me. Sometimes it makes mistakes. Sometimes I think it’s full of crap. Sometimes I think some activities it’s ok if it’s cancelled cos first and foremost, I am Singaporean

 

[MynameisS]

in before rock of dis thread

 

[Chai_Latte]

Why nobody pro Israel?

Trump and China both also dulan at their incompetence.

Support also kena spit and smack back... like those video of their supporter going to Israel... song boh?

 

[RSKeisuke]

We are now Friends of G$Z$.

Arab money all around it and all over Europe already... who dowan? hahaha

civil, construction and healthcare prospectors all on standby liao?

 

[gilcrest]

That was 50+ years ago

The Israel now is very different. And netanyahu is no different from a certain failed austrian failed artist

It's like saying pap now is the same as pap then

That failed artist technically is a jew as it came out of one

 

[hwarzoner]

fullerton hotel is very nice.

 

[Chai_Latte]

civil, construction and healthcare prospectors all on standby liao?

Yes. Probably more towards banking and financial institution which are now backing tech, AI and data centres.

BlackRock & Friends want in.... Lockheed & Friends have to find somewhere else to play.

 

[0801589c]

This is what we call 白眼狼 (ungrateful wolf)
When you had just gained independence and were struggling to defend yourself

ppl helped design your armed force structure from scratch, modeled after their own armed force;
ppl guided the creation of your conscription policy;
ppl helped set up the training institute to train your first batch of local officers;
ppl developed operational doctrines suited for a small, high-readiness defence force;
ppl advised on early equipment purchases and logistics;
ppl even sent military trainers to teach your recruits how to hold a rifle for the first time —

When you are in desperate need for help, ppl were there for you.
And now, ppl can’t even use a hotel in your country to host a dinner.

 

[I_m_limpeh]

So is it implying Shangrila and Carlton supports its Jewish clientele unreservedly ?

Do Palestine supporters support hamas terrorists unreservedly? I've never seen them condemn hamas for its 7 October atrocities, or torturing and executing fellow palestinians.