Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Pakistani army: 6 soldiers and 7 militants killed in clash near the Afghan border
Israeli media: Sirens sound in the settlement of Kerem Shalom in the Gaza envelope area
Afghan source to Al Mayadeen: We still believe in dialogue and prioritize diplomatic solutions with Pakistan; though we are ready for all possibilities.
Afghan source to Al Mayadeen: Pakistan purposely obstructed negotiations in Turkey by making unrealistic demands.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: More than 70 martyrs in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn.
Death toll from latest Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 30
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Five killed in the Israeli bombing of a civilian vehicle on Al-Qassam Street in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip
Hamas confirms that it has no connection to the shooting incident in Rafah and affirms its commitment to the ceasefire agreement
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Two civilians were killed and four others, including a child and an infant, were injured in an Israeli bombing of a house belonging to the Al-Banna family in the al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targets the vicinity of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, west of Gaza City

G7 expresses 'full solidarity and support to Israel'

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 14 Apr 2024 23:45
  • 1 Shares
3 Min Read

The G7 leadership condemned Iran's recent retaliatory attack on "Israel" and reiterated their support for Israel's security.

  • x
  • G7 announces readiness 'to take measures' against Iran
    From left, European Commissioner for Transport Adina-Ioana Valean, German Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Volker Wissing, Polly Trottenberg United States Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Canada's Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini, Patrice Vergriete Minister Delegate for Transport of France, Britain's Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper, Japan's Minister of Infrastructure Tetsuo Saito and Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum, pose for the family picture in Piazza Del Duomo Square during the G7 transportation ministers meeting in Milan, Italy Friday, April 12, 2024 (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

The G7 leadership on Sunday issued a statement condemning Iran's recent retaliatory attack on 'Israel" and reaffirming their unwavering support for "Israel".

"We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our commitment towards its security," the statement read. "With its actions, Iran has further stepped toward the destabilization of the region and risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned, "Going forward, we will reflect on additional sanctions against Iran in close cooperation with our partners. Specifically on its drone and missile programs."

Statement by President von der Leyen on #Iran's attack on Israel#ootthttps://t.co/wGzBHqTDUx

— Giovanni Staunovo🛢 (@staunovo) April 14, 2024

Iran's overnight attack was launched in response to "Israel's" recent aggression on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blamed the US and "Israel" for the aggression. However, the US dismissed the accusation, saying it had "no involvement" in the attack. Reports said that shortly before "Israel" launched the strike on the consulate, it informed the Biden administration without asking for a US green light.

"We will continue to work to stabilise the situation and avoid further escalation," the G7 statements' continued.  "In this spirit, we demand that Iran and its proxies cease their attacks, and we stand ready to take further measures now and in response to further destabilising initiatives." 

Related News

Iran's response offers hope to end Occupation: Oman's Grand Mufti

Former UK Foreign Secretary warns 'Israel' of miscalculated response

The G7 leaders also vowed to allegedly intensify efforts to address the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

"We will also strengthen our cooperation to end the crisis in Gaza, including by continuing to work towards an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages by Hamas, and deliver increased humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need," they said.

The G7 includes the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Canada. 

Read more: US not looking for war against Iran, opposes escalations in ME: Kirby

According to reports, Iran's overnight attack on "Israel" involved 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles, and 110 surface-to-surface missiles launched from Iran.

Despite prior warnings from the White House, Iran proceeded with the attack, suggesting they were confident that the US would not respond militarily. 

Earlier today, the Israeli broadcasting authority said that the security cabinet is set to make a decision on how to react to Iran's military response today.

The cabinet also delegated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Security Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz to formulate a decision.

  • Operation Truthful Promise
  • Ursula von der Leyen
  • G7
  • Israel
  • Sanctions on Iran
  • Iranian consulate in Syria
  • Iran

Most Read

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

  • Politics
  • 27 Oct 2025
Hi-tech holocaust: Microsoft’s role in Gaza genocide

Microsoft's role in world’s first AI-driven genocide, in Gaza, exposed

  • Technology
  • 28 Oct 2025
What Marr evidently didn't seem to understand was that Hedges isn't saying that Western journalists manipulate the truth, but that they systematically amplify Israeli narratives they know are false. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)

Western journalists know they have a case to answer for their betrayal of Gaza, and it frightens them

  • Opinion
  • 24 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Displaced Sudanese who fled El-Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), rest near the town of Tawila in war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region (AP)
Politics

UAE directly funded RSF, leading to fall of El-Fasher: Sudan

'You’re not welcome in Greece': Israelis face port protests
Politics

'You’re not welcome in Greece': Israelis face port protests

This photo released by the Israeli military on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, shows ground operations inside the Gaza Strip (AP)
Politics

IOF soldier who fought in Gaza, Lebanon denied entry to Czech Republic

UN inquiry exposes 'Israel’s' four genocidal crimes against Gaza
Politics

'Israel' committed four genocidal acts in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS