In the article, titled My fears for a Divided Kingdom, the duke did not mention Israel by name, but did refer to the “scale of human suffering” in Gaza – including the loss of journalists – saying it “demands sustained scrutiny and action from the international community.
"The onus falls squarely on the state – not an entire people. Such actions have nothing to do with Judaism,” he went on.
While recognising the importance of “legitimate protest”, he wrote that there had been “little room for nuance” in debate surrounding the actions of a “state”. He also claimed this had “ignored the diversity of views within Jewish communities, including many who are openly and publicly critical of certain state actions”.
He argued that people must be more “clear” about what they are protesting against.
“We have seen how legitimate protest against state actions in the Middle East does exist alongside hostility toward Jewish communities at home – just as we have also seen how criticism of those actions can be too easily dismissed or mischaracterised,” he wrote.
“We cannot ignore a difficult truth: when states act without accountability, and in ways that raise serious questions under international humanitarian law – criticism is both legitimate, necessary and essential in any democracy.
“Nothing, whether criticism of a government or the reality of violence and destruction, can ever justify hostility toward an entire people or faith.”
Front page of The Sun featuring a picture of Prince Harry wearing a Nazi-inspired costume at a 2005 party (Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images
The duke also appeared to reference a previous controversy when he wore a Nazi uniform to a fancy-dress party in 2005.
Harry, then 20, apologised at the time for attending the “Native and Colonial” themed party in the offensive garb, describing it as “a poor choice of costume”.
In his latest article, he suggested the incident had become a source of reflection.
“I am acutely aware of my own past mistakes – thoughtless actions for which I have apologised, taken responsibility and learned from,” he said.
Concluding with an appeal for “unity”, the duke called for people to confront both antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred.
He insisted that antisemitism and other forms of racism all “draw from the same well of division” and must be challenged with “the same resolve”.
“When anger is turned towards communities – whether Jewish, Muslim, or any other – it ceases to be a call for justice and becomes something far more corrosive,” he concluded.
