Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have declared firm support for Israel’s right to self-defense while urging all parties to pursue de-escalation amid rising tensions with Iran and growing fears of a broader Middle East conflict.
In a joint statement released during the ongoing G7 summit in Canada, the leaders reiterated their commitment to Israel’s security. “We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself,” the statement reads. “We reiterate our support for the security of Israel.”
At the same time, the G7 emphasized the need to protect civilians and called for a broader ceasefire, including a halt to hostilities in Gaza. The statement follows a deadly exchange of airstrikes between Iran and Israel, which has so far resulted in over 224 deaths in Iran and 24 in Israel, according to regional reports.
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U.S. President Donald Trump, who is attending the summit, is cutting his trip short due to the escalating crisis. “President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Trump has ordered the U.S. National Security Council to convene in the Situation Room and warned Iran against further provocation. “Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk… before it’s too late,” he said. He also reiterated his longstanding warning: “IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.”
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed calls for restraint. “If the United States can achieve a ceasefire, that’s a very good thing,” Macron said, while Starmer noted a growing “consensus for de-escalation.”
Meanwhile, international actors, including China and Turkey, have urged all sides to embrace diplomacy and prevent the conflict from spiraling further.
