At the 51st G7 Summit in Canada, leaders issued a joint statement calling for de-escalation in the Middle East. The G7 reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and emphasized their support for its security. The statement labeled Iran as the main source of regional instability and terrorism, and reiterated that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. It also called for a resolution to the crisis that includes a ceasefire in Gaza and noted that G7 countries are monitoring energy markets and ready to act to maintain stability.
