The G7 countries
"strongly condemned"
the Iranian attack on Israel, for which they showed "their full support", and warned Iran that they will "take new measures now" if it continues with its "destabilizing initiatives" in the Middle East, after a meeting by videoconference chaired by the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.
In a joint statement, the leaders of Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Germany and Canada, as well as those of the European Union (EU), stated that, "with its actions, Iran has taken another step towards destabilization of the region and
risks causing uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided.
The Middle East is facing a moment of great tension
after the attack on Israel by Iran, which launched more than 300 drones, missiles
and ballistic missiles last night in what is the first attack of this type from Iranian soil, waiting to see which will be the possible Israeli response.
"We, the G7 leaders, unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran's direct and unprecedented attack on Israel. Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. Israel, with
the help of its partners, defeated the attack
." , says the statement.
The leaders, who met for less than an hour, also expressed "full solidarity and support for Israel and its people" and reaffirmed their
"commitment to their security."
"With its actions, Iran has taken another step towards destabilizing the region and risks provoking uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided. We will continue working to stabilize the situation and avoid further escalation," they indicated.
Cease attacks
"In that spirit,
we demand that Iran and its proxies cease their attacks,
and we are willing to take new measures now and in response to new destabilizing initiatives," they added.
In addition, they committed to strengthening their cooperation "to end the crisis in Gaza, among other things, by continuing to work towards an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages by Hamas, and by providing further assistance humanitarian aid to Palestinians in need.
The Italian Presidency of the G7 had called the meeting after the US president, Joe Biden, announced this morning that he would request a meeting of the group to coordinate a diplomatic response after guaranteeing his support for Israel,
although in recent hours he has expressed his opposition. to participate in an offensive
, which could lead Tel Aviv to avoid a response for the moment.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned this Sunday that Israel will defeat Iran in his first public message after the attack, while Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that the Revolutionary Guard
taught Israel a lesson
with the missile attacks. and drones last night, and warned the Jewish State not to respond.
Starting next Wednesday and until Friday, the foreign ministers of the G7, the group of the richest democracies in the world, will meet on the Italian island of Capri, with the situation in the Middle East as the top priority.
Source: EFE and AFP
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