What to expect from G7 foreign ministers' meet in Italy: Mideast crisis, sanctions on Iran, support for Ukraine
Israel and Iran amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. As per the statement, "the continuing escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran and the wars in Gaza and in Ukraine will dominate the agenda of the ministers." The G7 ministers will discuss the Middle East situation on Thursday morning, news agency AFP reported. Iran's latest attack on Israel mounted tensions in the Middle East region, with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group exchanging fire across the border with Israel almost daily since the incursion.
"...the pursuit of a meaningful and effective political approach towards the ‘two peoples, two States’ solution will be among the topics under discussion," an official statement read. The meeting will explore a path towards a credible political solution to guarantee peace and security in the region. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who is hosting the talks, confirmed that the ministers were "working" on some kind of sanctions against Iran, news agency AFP reported, The US, Israel's top ally, also vowed to level more sanctions, including targeting Iran's missile and drone programme.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell also said Brussels is working to expand sanctions against Iran. Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel last weekend. Iran’s president recently warned that the “tiniest invasion" by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh" response.
The Iranian attack was in response to a deadly strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, widely blamed on Israel. The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which have disrupted global shipping, will also be discussed at the G7 meeting. The Houthis, backed by Iran, used the war in Gaza as a pretext for missile attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf
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