The G7 condemns the attack on Israel and warns Iran not to continue destabilizing the region

The countries of G7 “they vehemently condemned“the Iranian attack on Israelto which they showed “your full support“, and warned Will that “will take further measures now“if you continue with yours”destabilizing initiatives” in Middle Eastfollowing a video conference meeting chaired by the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.

In a joint statement, the leaders of the Italy, Germany, UK, U.S, Japan, Germany It is Canadabeyond the European Union (EU), stated that, “with your actions, Iran has taken another step towards destabilizing the region and risks causing an uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided”.

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Middle East faces a moment of great tension after the attack on Israel by Willwhich launched more than 300 drones, missiles and ballistic missiles last night in what is the first attack of its kind on Iranian soil, waiting to see what the possible Israeli response will be.

“We, the leaders of G7we unequivocally and in the strongest terms condemn Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. Iran has fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack”, the statement notes.

The leaders, who met for less than an hour, also expressed “full solidarity and support for Israel and its people”And reaffirmed his“commitment to your safety”.

“With its actions, Iran has taken another step towards destabilizing the region and risks causing an uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided. We will continue working to stabilize the situation and avoid further escalation“, they indicated.

“In that spirit, we demand that Iran and its proxies cease their attacks, and we stand ready to take further action now and in response to further destabilizing efforts.“, they added.

Furthermore, they committed to strengthening their cooperation “bring an end to the crisis in Gaza, including by continuing to work towards an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages by Hamasand providing greater humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need”.

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The Italian Presidency of the G7 called the meeting after the US President, Joe Bidensaid this morning that it would request a meeting of the group to coordinate a diplomatic response after guaranteeing its support for Israel, although in the last few hours it has shown itself against participating in an offensive, which could lead to Tel Aviv to avoid a response for now.

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahuwarned this Sunday that Israel will defeat Iran in his first public message after the attack, while Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisistated that Revolutionary Guard taught Israel a lesson with last night’s missile and drone attacks and warned the Jewish State not to respond.

Starting next Wednesday and until Friday, the foreign ministers of the G7, a group of the world’s richest democracies, will meet on the Italian island of Capriwith the situation in the Middle East as a top priority.

Source: Elcomercio

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