By Emma Mackenzie The Prince of Wales has called for “permanent peace” in the Middle East in an emotional – and unusual – statement on the Israel-Gaza war and said that “too many have been killed” since the attack by Hamas upon Israel last October. Prince William called for the release of hostages taken on 7 October and highlighted the “desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza.” As an institution, the monarchy is bound to political neutrality, and William’s statement, which one commentator called “outspoken” was met with mixed reviews. It artfully toed the line on a divisive t…