By Ben Kerrigan-
King Charles has expressed his deep dismay and shock at the recent attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists.
The King’s condemnation comes as the conflict between Israel and Gaza takes a violent turn, with widespread concerns about the escalating hostilities.
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A total of 17 British nationals, including three children have died in the deadly attacks against Israel.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz agree to form emergency unity government and war cabinet after Hamas’s surprise attack.
Describing the invasion of southern Israel by the terror group as a “barbaric act of terrorism,” King Charles made it clear that the attack on Israel was not just an assault on a nation but an affront to humanity.
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Israel had recently vowed an unprecedented retaliation against Hamas after the group stormed through the Gaza border fence, launching attacks that resulted in casualties among Israeli citizens, both in their homes and in public spaces, including an outdoor music festival.
The death toll from Hamas’s attacks on Israel has risen above 1,200, officials said.
The figure includes 260 revelers gunned down at a music festival, and whole families – including children’s and babies – who were massacred in a kibbutz.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed 900 Palestinians, according to the territory’s health ministry.
A humanitarian crisis is reportedly unfolding in Gaza, as hundreds of thousands of its inhabitants have been displaced and many cut off from food and electricity.
US President Joe Biden called the Hamas attack an “act of sheer evil,”
A statement from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday further elaborated on the King’s sentiments, stating that King Charles was “extremely concerned” about the ongoing situation.
It noted that : “His thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering, particularly those who have lost loved ones, but also those actively involved as we speak.”
King Charles has not been silent about the Israel-Gaza conflict in the past. His previous comments on the issue have highlighted the importance of peace, dialogue, and a just resolution to the longstanding dispute.
His latest remarks emphasize the urgency of the situation and the need for a swift and peaceful resolution to end the violence.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has also expressed his condolences and solidarity with Israel in the wake of the recent terror attacks.
He stated, “Indescribable suffering has been caused by the attacks on Israel. We convey our condolences and feelings of solidarity to President Herzog. Our thoughts are with the Israeli people and all the families affected by the violence.”
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