Israeli attacks on Gaza have since killed at least 29,092 Palestinians and injured another 69,028, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
“Sometimes it is only when faced with the sheer scale of human suffering that the importance of permanent peace is brought home,” Prince William said.
‘Deeply moved as a father’The prince said he was “deeply moved as a father” by a meeting he had with workers from an aid charity working in Gaza, according to Kensington Palace.
A royal source told CNN that Prince William has followed the region “closely” since he visited in 2018.
The royal source told CNN that the British government was briefed by the foreign office in advance of the prince’s statement and engagements this week.
Persons:
CNN — Britain’s Prince William, ”, ” Prince William said, “, ‘, Cross, Prince William
Organizations:
CNN, Ministry of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, UN Security, International Committee
Locations:
Gaza, Israel, Kensington, London