the UK's Prince William's upcoming visit to Israel will be a "celebration of the strength" of the current relationship between the two countries, the UK ambassador to Israel said on Sunday.

Prince William is set to arrive in Israel and the Palestinian territories this week for the first official visit of a member of the British royal family, ending the monarchy's decades-long, mostly hands-off approach to one of the world's most sensitive regions.

In an interview with the Associated Press, David Quarrey said nothing has changed in British government policy regarding Jerusalem and emphasised the trip by the Duke of Cambridge "is not a political visit."

However, Israeli media reported that some of the terminology used in the itinerary of the Royal visit, describing Jerusalem as occupied territories angered Jerusalem Affairs Minister, Zeev Elkin.

Quarrey said the description of the Prince's visit "reflected decades of terminology used by British governments," adding that "absolutely nothing has changed" as far as the UK's policy regarding Jerusalem was concerned.

The Duke of Cambridge will be meeting with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and visiting landmark Jerusalem sites at the heart of the century-old conflict.

Israel captured east Jerusalem from Jordan in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it in a move not internationally recognized.

Israel considers the city, home to holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims and the emotional epicentre of the conflict, as an inseparable part of its capital.

The Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as a future capital.

The prince kicks off his Middle East four-day visit Sunday in Jordan, arriving in Jerusalem on Monday before travelling on to coastal Tel Aviv and Ramallah in the West Bank.

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Ramat Gan, central Israel - 24 June 2018

1. UK Ambassador to Israel, David Quarrey walking into room

2. SOUNDBITE (English) David Quarrey, UK Ambassador to Israel:

"It is a celebration of the strength of our contemporary relationship, between the UK and Israel. We've have never had such a strong relationship in terms of trade, investment, science and technology. We also work closely together against terrorism and other shared threats, so it's the right moment - we think - for a visit to really shine a light on that relationship and show how strong the contemporary relationship is between the two countries."

3. Close up of the ambassador's hands

4. Quarrey sitting in interview

5. SOUNDBITE (English) David Quarrey, UK Ambassador to Israel:

"The British government policy has been consistent regarding Jerusalem for years, for decades in fact, and absolutely nothing has changed regarding our policy, and the description for example of the Prince's visit reflected decades of terminology used by British governments. It is important to emphasise that the Duke is not a political figure, this is not a political visit."

6. Ambassador sitting during interview

7. SOUNDBITE (English) David Quarrey, UK Ambassador to Israel:

"We have a different view than the government of Israel does, that's clear. There are many, many things that we and the government of Israel agree on and there are many things that we work together on. There are some issues that we take a different view on and I think that's characteristic of a deep mature relationship as we have between the two countries."

8. Ambassador seated, at work

9. SOUNDBITE (English) David Quarrey, UK Ambassador to Israel:

"The Duke is very clear that he wants to come and get under the skin of the country, he wants to get a feel for Israel, he wants to get a flavour of the country, he doesn't just want to come and sit in meeting rooms and do what many visitors do. He actually wants to get out there and experience the place, including in particular meeting young people here."

10. Quarrey sitting and writing

11. SOUNDBITE (English) David Quarrey, UK Ambassador to Israel:

"I shall be watching the football match, we are going to have a two-hour pause this afternoon in our visit preparations to allow us all to be cheering on England against Panama and then we will be back to work this evening preparing for the visit, but I'm afraid there is no way, I mean the Duke is a massive football fan so I'm sure he will following it closely and there is no way the embassy won't be watching the football this afternoon."

12. Union Jack flying on top of the ambassador's residence

13. Wide of the entrance to the ambassador's residence

14. Flags of Israel and the UK in street

PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE COO OVER TODDLER AS CONTINUE VISIT TO TEAM TRIALS FOR INVICTUS GAMES

Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle petted a young child as they met Invictus Games hopefuls in Bath, U.K,April 6th 2018

Harry bent down to admire the youngster's t-shirt, while Meghan stroked the little girl's back, smiling.

The couple were at the University of Bath to meet atheletes taking part in U.K. team trials, ahead of the fourth Invictus Games in Sydney this October.

Harry and Markle watched athletes try out on the track, then watched volleyball trials.

They then joined wounded and sick military personnel who are competing for a place on the UK team at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018.

Harry, who is the Invictus Games Foundation Patron, met serving and veteran hopefuls as they were taking part in UK team trials in Bath.

Some 451 people have applied to be in the UK team.

The Invictus Games is a multi sport event that is open to sick, wounded and injured military personnel and veterans.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on April 18th attended a reception for Commonwealth Youth Forum delegates.

Leaders from the Commonwealth are holding a summit in London this week.

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The Duchess of Cambridge has emerged from a London hospital on Arpil 23rd to show well-wishers her newborn son, hours after giving birth.

She was accompanied by her husband, Prince William the Duke of Cambridge.

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Queen Elizabeth II on May 21st visited the Chelsea Flower Show.

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UK'S PRINCE WILLIAM VISITS YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

Britain's Prince William started his tour of Israel with a visit to Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial on June 26th.

The Duke met two survivors who escaped Nazi Germany for the safety of Britain.

The memorial recognises Prince William's great-grandmother, Princess Alice, as part of the Righteous Among the Nations for her role in rescuing Jews during the Holocaust.

William arrived on June 23rd in the first-ever official visit by a member of the British royal family to the tumultuous region London once ruled.

In a private 1994 visit to Yad Vashem, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, planted a tree there in his mother's honour.

Princess Alice hid three members of the Cohen family in her palace in Athens during the Nazi occupation of Greece in World War II.

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UK'S PRINCE WILLIAM MEETS ISRAELI PM BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

Prince William met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first-ever official visit of a member of the British royal family to the region.

Prince William met Netanyahu and his wife Sara on June 26th, after visiting Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

The memorial has recognised Prince William's great-grandmother, Princess Alice, as Righteous Among the Nations for her role in rescuing Jews during the Holocaust.

Though the trip is being billed as non-political, and places a special emphasis on technology and joint Israeli-Arab projects, William is also meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and visiting landmark Jerusalem sites at the heart of the century-old conflict.

For the 36-year-old William, second in line to the throne, it marks a high-profile visit that could burnish his international credentials.

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PRINCE WILLIAM ATTENDS FOOTBALL GAME BETWEEN JEWISH AND ARAB YOUTH

Prince William attended a football game between young Jewish and Arab players in Tel Aviv, Israel on June 26th.

The Duke of Cambridge chatted with the young players and kicked the ball toward the goal from the penalty spot.

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Britain's Prince William arrived in Ramallah in the West Bank on June 27th and met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

The Duke of Cambridge was greeted by an honour guard before sitting down with the Palestinian leader.

The prince is the first member of the British royal family to pay an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Though the trip is being billed as non-political, the prince is meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders and visiting sites at the heart of the century-old conflict.

The Palestinians have been eager to welcome the prince, hoping his visit will give them a boost as they struggle with a Trump administration they consider biased in favour of Israel.

For the 36-year-old William, it marks a high-profile visit that could burnish his international credentials.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle coo over toddler as continue visit to team trials for Invictus Games

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Bath, U.K, 6 April 2018

1. Medium Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle talk to child

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Invictus Games trials

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Bath - 6 April 2018

2. Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle meeting athletes

3. Harry and Meghan meeting athletes

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet CHOGM youth reps

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London - 18 April 2018

4. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meeting Commonwealth Youth Forum delegates

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge present new baby boy

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London - 23 April 2018

5. Duke and Duchess of Cambridge come out of hospital with their newborn baby boy, wave at media then go back inside hospital

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Queen Elizabeth II attends Chelsea Flower Show in London

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London - 21 May 2018

6. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arriving, getting out of car and greeting people

7. The queen being shown around the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Chelsea Flower Show, walking with RHS president Sir Nicholas Bacon, and RHS director general Sue Biggs

8. Queen talking to people and looking at exhibits

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UK's Prince William visits Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial

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Jerusalem - 26 June 2018

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Jerusalem - 26 June 2018

9. Prince William arriving at Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial

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Jerusalem - 26 June 2018

10. Prince William touring exhibits

11. Various of Prince William touring Hall of Names

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UK's Prince William meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

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Jerusalem - 26 June 2018

12. Prince William, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara in conversation

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Prince William attends football game between Jewish and Arab youth

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Tel Aviv - 25 June 2018

13. Britain's Prince William kicking ball toward goal and scoring

14. Prince William talking to young players

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Prince William visits Ramallah meets Abbas

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Ramallah - 27 June 2018

15. Prince William shaking hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

16. Wide of Prince William and Abbas

LEADIN:

Recent protests in Gaza have seen dozens killed and many thousands more injured.

As a consequence, the number of people who are left permanently disabled has risen.

But a group of amputees in Gaza have formed their own football team to show people what they are capable of.

STORYLINE:

Nothing will stop these men from playing the sport they love.

Despite losing a limb, they meet to train and play football with each other in Deir El Balah, Gaza Strip.

While some people may question their ability, these players say they have even more skills than able-bodied footballers.

"Sports for the disabled needs strong physical power to rely on putting your weight on crutches and hands and one leg," says player Hasan Abu Kraiem, who says he lost his leg from Israeli fire in 2006.

"The able-bodied player focuses on the football, but we focus on keeping our balance, avoiding falling and avoiding harming our colleagues. So, it requires mental and physical strength."

Gaza is known for its long years of conflicts and instability.

Many of these men have lost limbs in previous clashes with Israeli troops.

But recent events have seen hundreds of people taken to hospital after being hit by Israeli fire.

Since March 30, weekly protests have been organised along the Gaza-Israel border.

More than 125 people have been killed, and many thousands more injured.

Fad Abu Ghalyoun, Palestine Amputee Association chairman, believes that those who have lost a limb during a protest deserve special care.

"This group that lost their body part and sacrificed (themselves) must be looked after (by the community)," he says.

"We should be faithful to them and support them psychologically, socially and via sport."

He also says that by playing football they are sending a message of strength and resistance to the Israelis.

The squad is made of 13 players ranging in age between 16 to 42 years, all of differing experience and abilities.

They are the first team of amputee football players formed in Gaza, and the second such squad in the Arab world after Lebanon, according to the players.

"We hope there will be a league for this game, we hope for a national team representing Palestine, to compete locally, in the Arab world and internationally. This sport is spreading and football is the most popular in the world. The amputee football is new here, but not new to the world," says player Wahid Rapah, who says he was injured by Israeli soldiers in 2006.

Over 50 Palestinians lost a limb during the most recent protest campaign along Gaza's fence separating it from Israel, according to the Gazan Ministry of Health.

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Deir El Balah, Gaza Strip – 8 July 2018

1. Various of amputee football team warming up

2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hasan Abu Kraiem 36, football player who lost his leg by Israeli army fire in 2006:

"Sports for the disabled needs strong physical power to rely on putting your weight on crutches and hands and one leg. The able-bodied player focuses on the football, but we focus on keeping our balance, avoiding falling and avoiding harming our colleagues. So, it requires mental and physical strength."

3. Various of team training

4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Fad Abu Ghalyoun, Palestine Amputee Association chairman:

"This group that lost their body parts and sacrificed (themselves) must be looked after (by the community). We should be faithful to them and support them psychologically, socially and via sport. The other message is to the (Israeli) occupation: don't annoy us, don't sever our leg. We will fight with football, with crutches, and prove to the world that we can live, not only die."

5. Various of team training

6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammad Abu Shareif, team trainer:

"Our team is different than the well (players). Today, all our players here are willing to represent Palestine locally and internationally."

7. Team talking while taking a break from training

8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Wahid Rapah 42, football player injured by Israeli soldiers in 2006:

"We hope there will be a league for this game, we hope for a national team representing Palestine, to compete locally, in the Arab world and internationally. This sport is spreading and football is the most popular in the world. The amputee football is new here, but not new to the world. There is a team in Lebanon and we are nearly the second (Arab) team."

9. Wide of training

PRINCE WILLIAM MEETS WITH PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT ABBAS, TOURS REFUGEE CAMP

Britain's Prince William travelled to the West Bank on Wednesday (27JUNE2018), spreading a message of peace as he met with the Palestinian president and toured a Palestinian refugee camp.

William was received by Mayor Musa Hadid when he arrived at Ramallah municipality.

The Duke of Cambridge met with Palestinian children, ate hummus, falafel and other local dishes and watched a traditional Arab folk dance.

The prince is the first member of the British royal family to pay an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Though William's trip is being billed as non-political, he is meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders and visiting sites at the heart of the century-old conflict.

The Palestinians have been eager to welcome the prince, hoping his visit will give them a boost as they struggle with a Trump administration they consider biased in favor of Israel.

Ramallah, West Bank - 27 June 2018

1. Wide of Britain's Prince William getting out of car and being received by the Mayor of Ramallah, Musa Hadid

2. William shaking hands with Palestinian officials

3. William at the entrance of Ramallah municipality

4. Traditional Arab folk group dancing

5. William watching folk dance

6. Wide of view from audience watching folk dance

7. William walking with Palestinian officials with Ramallah municipality building in the background

8. William tasting local food

9. William walking to another stall, shaking hand with Palestinian man serving food

10. Mid of scout band

11. William walking with Palestinian officials past scouts

12. Children playing football

13. William watching children playing football

14. William kicking the ball

15. William and Palestinian officials posing for photo with Ramallah Friends youth team

16. William leaving with Palestinian officials

17. William's car leaving

Britain's Prince William travelled to the West Bank on Wednesday, spreading a message of peace as he met with the Palestinian president and toured a Palestinian refugee camp.

William was received by Mayor Musa Hadid when he arrived at Ramallah municipality.

The Duke of Cambridge met with Palestinian children, ate hummus, falafel and other local dishes and watched a traditional Arab folk dance.

The prince is the first member of the British royal family to pay an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Though William's trip is being billed as non-political, he is meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders and visiting sites at the heart of the century-old conflict.

The Palestinians have been eager to welcome the prince, hoping his visit will give them a boost as they struggle with a Trump administration they consider biased in favor of Israel.

Ramallah, West Bank - 27 June 2018

1. Wide of Britain's Prince William getting out of car and being received by the Mayor of Ramallah, Musa Hadid

2. William shaking hands with Palestinian officials

3. William at the entrance of Ramallah municipality

4. Traditional Arab folk group dancing

5. William watching folk dance

6. Wide of view from audience watching folk dance

7. William walking with Palestinian officials with Ramallah municipality building in the background

8. William tasting local food

9. William walking to another stall, shaking hand with Palestinian man serving food

10. Mid of scout band

11. William walking with Palestinian officials past scouts

12. Children playing football

13. William watching children playing football

14. William kicking the ball

15. William and Palestinian officials posing for photo with Ramallah Friends youth team

16. William leaving with Palestinian officials

17. William's car leaving