Prince William says he is “very concerned about the human cost of the conflict in the Middle East” He comes out of his reserve usually imposed by the British royal family. William rarely appears in public since the abdominal operation undergone by his wife Kate in mid-January.

The Israel/Hamas conflict has sparked massive protests in support of the Palestinians in the United Kingdom, where there is a large Muslim community. It is very rare for members of the royal family to speak out on current affairs or ongoing conflicts.