The G7 foreign ministers said in a joint statement that they support a further extension of the cessation of fighting in Gaza. He added: “Every effort must be made to ensure humanitarian support for civilians, including food, water, fuel and medical supplies, and to facilitate the release of all hostages.”
Discussions are currently taking place in the Qatari capital, Doha, between Israel, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar about the possibility of extending the temporary ceasefire. There are rumors that Israel and Hamas support the extension.
But the G7 ministers did not call for a permanent ceasefire, and reaffirmed the G7’s commitment “to Israel’s right to defend itself and its people, in accordance with international law, because that would be a repetition of attempts to prevent the October 7 attacks.” ‘. Israel has repeatedly announced that it will resume attacks on Gaza as soon as the truce ends.
The G7 countries are Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union is not an official member, but has been part of it since 1977. (AP)