G7 Leaders Unite on Middle East Crisis, Emphasizing Israel’s Right to Defend Itself and the Protection of Civilian Populations
The leaders of the world’s seven most industrialized nations, gathered at the G7 summit in Canada, have issued a joint statement on the conflict between Israel and Iran, expressing their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. The statement, released late Monday evening by the Canadian G7 presidency, underscores the importance of protecting civilian populations and reiterates support for Israel’s right to defend itself.
The G7 leaders emphasized that the Iranian government is the primary cause of regional instability and terrorism and reiterated that Iran must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. The statement also calls for a comprehensive de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and expresses a willingness to coordinate with like-minded partners to ensure market stability in the face of the crisis’s impact on global energy markets.
The unexpected agreement on the statement came just hours after the White House announced that US President Donald Trump would be cutting short his trip, citing the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The sudden move was seen as a response to the growing tensions between Israel and Iran.