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Prince William calls for end to Israel-Hamas war 'as soon as possible', saying: 'Too many have been killed'

Source: AP

The Prince of Wales has called for fighting to end “as soon as possible” in the Israel-Hamas war in a strongly-worded intervention.

In a statement from Kensington Palace on Tuesday, Prince William said: “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 . It’s critical that aid

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