Prince William Takes On Netanyahu

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Post At: Feb 20/2024 09:50PM

Prince William called for "an end to the fighting" in Gaza, "increased humanitarian support" and a "permanent peace" in comments that set him at odds with Israeli government policy.

The Prince of Wales risked ripping up royal impartiality rules by declaring a stance on a major international conflict.

He said in a statement Tuesday: "I remain deeply concerned about the terrible human cost of the conflict in the Middle East since the Hamas terrorist attack on 7 October. Too many have been killed.

"I, like so many others, want to see an end to the fighting as soon as possible. There is a desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza. It's critical that aid gets in and the hostages are released.

"Sometimes it is only when faced with the sheer scale of human suffering that the importance of permanent peace is brought home.

"Even in the darkest hour, we must not succumb to the counsel of despair. I continue to cling to the hope that a brighter future can be found and I refuse to give up on that."

Prince William arrives to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, West Bank, on June 27, 2018. The Prince of Wales issued a strong statement on the Israel-Hamas war. Prince William arrives to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, West Bank, on June 27, 2018. The Prince of Wales issued a strong statement on the Israel-Hamas war. Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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