Prince William hopes that the war will end as soon as possible.
Prince William wants more humanitarian aid to Gaza. PDO
Prince William of Wales has published an extraordinary statement Regarding the war in Gaza. The war has lasted five months so far.
In his statement, William hopes that the war will end as soon as possible.
– I am still deeply concerned about the terrible human cost of the conflict in the Middle East after the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, William states.
– Too many have been killed, Prince William continues.
Prince William also presents his views on what should be done next.
– We urgently need more humanitarian aid to Gaza. It is extremely important that help gets there and that the hostages are freed, he says.
Prince William hopes that people will not lose hope in difficult times. PDO
William also emphasized that people should not despair in difficult times.
– Even in the darkest moment, we must not give in to despair. I still hold on to hope and that a brighter future can be found. I refuse to give up on that idea, William concludes.
Prince William’s stance is exceptional, as royals are instructed to avoid political stances.
CNN-news site writes that according to Kensington Palace, Prince William has been deeply moved in his role as a father when he met the workers of the aid organization working in Gaza.
On Tuesday, February 20, Prince William visited the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in London. The committee has provided humanitarian support for the war in Gaza.
According to the UN, at least 17,000 children are unaccompanied or separated from their parents because of the war in Gaza. More than a million Palestinian children now need support for their mental health.
Prince William is especially concerned about children. PDO