G7 Leaders Push for Peace: Ceasefire and Two-State Solution Urged

Group of Seven leaders express severe concern over Israel-Lebanon border tensions and voice support for U.S. efforts to secure a Gaza Strip ceasefire. They recommit to a two-state solution and urge Israel to avoid a full-scale offensive in Rafah, aligning with international law obligations.

Group of Seven leaders are very concerned by the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border and endorse U.S. efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a draft communique due to be released following this week's G7 summit.

The statement added that the Western leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace, side-by-side.

In addition, they called on Israel to refrain from a full-scale offensive in Rafah, "in line with their obligations under international law".