Prince William: 'Too many deaths' in Israel-Gaza war

 Prince William: 'Too many deaths' in Israel-Gaza war:

Prince William

"Prince William" has intervened in the Israel-Gaza conflict with sharp words, calling for "an end to the fighting as soon as possible". He spoke of the "horrible human toll of  the Middle East conflict since the Hamas terrorist attacks." The Prince of Wales said there was an urgent need for "an increased humanitarian response to Gaza" and the release of hostages. His statement was made during a visit to the British Red Cross in London. The government is understood to have been informed of the prince's statement and his visit through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

"Too many people have been killed," the prince said after being briefed by Red Cross officials on humanitarian efforts to support people caught up in conflicts in the Middle East. He participated in a video conference with Red Cross officials in the Gaza Strip and heard first-hand stories from them about the work of the Red Cross. The prince was told by senior emergency manager Pascal Hund that hospitals without medical supplies and fuel risked "turning into graveyards" and that  looting by "hungry mobs" was making it difficult to distribute humanitarian aid. heard the warning. Prince William was also told that the Red Cross stood ready to help free the  hostages. Beatrice Busana-Sita, chief executive of the British Red Cross, said: "As the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, it is civilians who are paying the price."

Israel launched an operation in Gaza after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, killing about 1,200 people  and taking more than 240 hostages. According to the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry, 29,000 people have been killed in Israeli military operations in the Palestinian territories. Prince William is making a visit this month  to honor the human suffering and suffering of the Israel-Gaza war. Events in the Middle East are very close to his heart and he is said to be "very touched as a father". “Sometimes it is only in the face of the enormity of human suffering that the importance of lasting peace becomes clear,” says the prince.  Prime Minister Spokesman Rishi Sunak welcomed the prince's statement, saying: "We want  the fighting in Gaza to end as soon as possible and this is consistent with the Government's position." When Prince William visits the synagogue again later this month, he will speak to young people from a variety of backgrounds and highlight concerns about anti-Semitism in particular. In response to the crown prince, Israeli government spokesman Eilon Levy said: "The Israelis clearly want  the fighting to end as soon as possible, and that is possible if the 134 hostages are released and  the Hamas terrorist forces threaten to release them." It will be,” he said. The atrocities of October 7th are being dismantled. Britain's Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said Prince William was "deeply concerned" for the health of all those affected by the conflict and said the synagogue visit  would "send a strong message". . Building bridges between faiths and combating religious intolerance was a special concern of the prince's father,  Charles III. However, since receiving his cancer diagnosis earlier this month, the king has stopped making such public visits. Last October, the king spoke of the "heartbreaking loss of life" in the Middle East conflict and passionately appealed for respect between different faiths and cultures.  And in his Christmas message, he spoke of the underlying universal values ​​shared by religions in a time of "tragic conflict." However, Prince William will be one of the senior royals to make such a symbolic and sensitive visit, as the King has been away from his public engagements while undergoing cancer treatment. Prince William's full statement is below: "I remain deeply concerned about the horrific human toll of  the Middle East conflict since the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks. Too many people have been killed." “Like many others, I want  the fighting to end as soon as possible. There is an urgent need to strengthen humanitarian assistance to Gaza. It is important that help arrives and the hostages are freed. “Sometimes it is only in the face of the enormity of human suffering that the importance of lasting peace becomes clear.” "Even in our darkest moments, we must not give in to the advice of despair. I remain hopeful that a better future can be found, and I will not give up on that hope."

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