King Charles ‘appalled’ and condemns ‘barbaric acts’ in Israel

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    King Charles has condemned the "barbaric acts of terrorism" that have taken place in Israel in the last few days.

    A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Charles was "appalled" by the unprecedented events and is being kept up to date as they unfold.

    It comes after gunmen from Palestinian militant group Hamas – deemed a terror organisation by the UK government – stormed Israeli communities and killed hundreds on Saturday (October 7). Israel has declared war on Hamas in response, targeting the Gaza Strip with a campaign of airstrikes.

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    The Buckingham Palace statement read: "This is a situation His Majesty is extremely concerned about, and he has asked to be kept actively updated.

    "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.

    "Obviously it goes without saying that His Majesty is appalled by and condemns the barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel."

    Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has now travelled to Israel. A spokesman said he was there to "demonstrate the UK’s unwavering solidarity with the Israeli people following Hamas's terrorist attacks".

    "He will be meeting survivors of the attacks and senior Israeli leaders to outline UK support for Israel’s right to defend itself," the spokesperson added.

    The latest figures suggest more than 1,200 people have been killed in Israel, and 900 in Gaza. There are also concerns for British citizens in the region. The BBC reported that 17 UK nationals – including children – are either dead or missing.

    The Israel government has stopped the passage of food, water, fuel and medicine into Gaza as airstrikes continue. Access from Egypt was closed on Tuesday (October 10) after airstrikes near the border crossing.

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