end to fighting in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible, lamenting the “terrible human cost” since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel and the “desperate need for increased humanitarian support for Gaza.”
Quick Read
- Prince William calls for an end to fighting in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the “terrible human cost” and the need for humanitarian support.
- He did not explicitly demand an immediate cease-fire but expressed his views ahead of a House of Commons vote on the issue.
- William’s statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter), highlights the importance of peace without taking sides.
- He plans to engage with aid workers in the region and participate in a discussion at a synagogue to combat antisemitism.
- The prince remains hopeful for a brighter future and refuses to give up on the prospect of peace.
The Associated Press has the story:
Britain’s Prince William laments Gaza war’s ‘terrible human cost’
Newslooks- London (AP)
Prince William, the heir to the British throne, called Tuesday for an end to fighting in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible, lamenting the “terrible human cost” since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel and the “desperate need for increased humanitarian support for Gaza.”
William stopped short of calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza as the House of Commons prepares for a vote on that issue on Wednesday. The message, written in white on a black background, was placed under William’s cypher on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Sometimes it is only when faced with the sheer scale of human suffering that the importance of permanent peace is brought home,’’ William said.
William used careful language focused on universal humanity rather than taking sides. The prince plans to meet with aid workers active in the region and, separately, join a discussion at a synagogue with young people of different faiths who are fighting antisemitism.
“Even in the darkest hour, we must not succumb to the counsel of despair,″ William said. “I continue to cling to the hope that a brighter future can be found and I refuse to give up on that.”
Currently:
— US vetoes Arab-backed UN Security Council cease-fire resolution
— Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza, where UN says 1 in 6 children are malnourished.
— South Africa tells top UN court that it’s accusing Israel of apartheid against Palestinians.
— Israel says Brazil’s president unwelcome until he apologizes for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust.
— Find more of AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war.
