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