The G7 pledges to strengthen its ‘cooperation’ with the aim of ‘providing more humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza.’

The leaders of the Group of Seven condemned, on Sunday evening, the Iranian attack on Israel, stressing their full support for Israel and stressing their commitment to its security and their readiness to take measures against Iran in response to new steps to destabilize. Italy, which holds the presidency of the group, said in a statement after the conference: 'With these actions, Iran has taken steps towards destabilizing the region and risks provoking uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided.' This virtual summit included the leaders of the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, in addition to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. Leyen confirmed in a separate statement that imposing 'additional sanctions on Iran, especially regarding its drone and missile programs,' would be 'considered,' without providing further details. Regarding the war in Gaza, the leaders of the Seven ple dged to strengthen their 'cooperation' with the aim of 'providing more humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza,' while 'continuing to work for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the release of the hostages by Hamas. Source: National Iraqi News Agency