26 October 2023 , 21:20
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The King is not alone in his concern about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
His Majesty has been briefed by aid agencies on the situation which has already cost the lives of more than 2,300 children. Hundreds more innocent civilians will die unless there is a ceasefire or pause in the conflict. It is also imperative that more aid is allowed into Gaza.
The supplies of water, food and medical goods delivered so far are not nearly sufficient to meet the scale of what has been described as an acute humanitarian disaster. Israel has the right to defend itself but its operation in Gaza must be proportionate and conducted under international law.
Too many children have already died in this conflict. More will be killed if Hamas continues its rocket attacks and Israel pursues its plan to collectively punish the Palestinians for crimes that were not committed in their name. To care for the plight of the innocents is not to take sides. It is to state that in the horror of war humanity must prevail.
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