"We will continue to work to stabilize the situation and avoid further escalation. In this spirit, we call for Iran and its allies to cease their attacks, and we stand ready to take further measures now and in response to further destabilizing initiatives." The G7 leaders stated this in the statement at the end of the videoconference meeting called by the Italian presidency.
"With its actions, Iran has taken further steps towards destabilizing the region and risks provoking uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided." The G7 leaders stated this in the declaration at the end of the videoconference meeting called by the Italian presidency, expressing their condemnation "unequivocally and in the strongest terms of Iran's direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack." "We express our full solidarity and support for Israel and her people and - they add - we reaffirm our commitment to her safety".
To "avoid further escalation" in the Middle East, the G7 leaders "called for an end to the crisis in Gaza through the cessation of hostilities and the release of hostages by Hamas". This was reported in the press release from the Italian presidency, explaining that the leaders have "guaranteed the continuation of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population".
"The G7 Leaders adopted a joint statement strongly condemning the launch of drones and missiles from Iran, reiterating their full support for Israel's security." This was announced in the statement from the Italian presidency of the G7 at the end of the meeting chaired by Giorgia Meloni. "At the end of the discussion - it is explained -, the G7 underlined the need to avoid further escalation, inviting the parties to refrain from actions aimed at heightening tension in the Region".
The video conference summit lasted just under an hour.
"It is a positive fact that the Iranian attack is over. It was blocked by Israel with the collaboration of its allies. This is an act to be absolutely condemned. Now our objective as the Italian government which presides over the G7 is to do everything to avoid the "escalation and the contenders must be more cautious", said the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, on Rtl 102.5.