G7 Urges Immediate Action for Gaza Crisis as Israel Encircles Gaza City

The G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the High Representative of the European Union, released a statement expressing their commitment to international peace, security, and prosperity. They condemned the terror attacks by Hamas in Israel and called for the immediate release of hostages. The ministers also stressed the need for urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and expressed concern over extremist settler violence in the West Bank. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's independence and condemned Russia's aggression, imposing economic pressure and sanctions. The ministers called for constructive and stable relations with China while addressing concerns about its non-market policies. They also discussed the Indo-Pacific region, Central Asia, South Caucasus, Iran, and Africa.