Prince William will also draw attention to the rise in anti-Semitism around the world, his office said. (document)
Britain’s Prince William has called for an end to the fighting in Gaza, saying too many people have been killed in the conflict.
Political meddling by royals is uncommon, but Prince William, the 41-year-old heir to the throne, will embark on a series of events on Tuesday to acknowledge the human suffering caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
His office also said he would draw attention to the rise in anti-Semitism around the world.
Prince William said: “I remain deeply concerned about the horrific human cost of conflict in the Middle East since the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7. Too many lives have been lost.”
“I, like many others, want the fighting to end as soon as possible. There is an urgent need to increase humanitarian support for Gaza. It is vital that aid comes in and the hostages are released.”
The Prince of Wales, who in 2018 became the first senior British royal to make an official visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, will visit a synagogue next week to hear from young people involved in tackling hate and anti-Semitism This is part of his national policy. Engagement Timeline.
The war in Gaza began last October when Hamas militants broke into southern Israel, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 253 hostages in what Prince William’s father, King Charles, called “a barbaric terror.” doctrinal behavior”.
Israel’s military response has since killed more than 29,000 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian health authority.
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