Prince William says he is "very concerned about the human cost of the conflict in the Middle East" He calls for an "end to the fighting as quickly as possible", saying there had been "too many deaths" It is very rare for members of the royal family to speak out on current affairs or ongoing conflicts. The Israel/Hamas conflict has sparked massive protests in support of the Palestinians in the United Kingdom, where there is a large Muslim community.
The conservative government has so far favored calls for "humanitarian pauses" rather than an immediate cessation of hostilities.