FIUGGI, Italy – Foreign ministers from major industrialized countries voiced their strong support for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah during a meeting on Tuesday. The ministers, part of the Group of Seven, emphasized the need for humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, urging Israel to facilitate it.

While discussing the situation, they did not specifically address the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants accused them of crimes against humanity, including the alleged use of starvation as a method of warfare and intentional targeting of Palestinian civilians during the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

The G7 ministers also stressed the importance of upholding international humanitarian obligations and complying with respective obligations under international humanitarian law. The discussion included the potential enforcement of the arrest warrants, with Italy’s Foreign Minister mentioning the challenges of arresting a sitting head of government who is not a member of the court.

In addition to the ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hezbollah, the ministers addressed the escalating tensions in Ukraine. The ministers condemned Russia’s involvement, particularly its use of North Korean troops and nuclear rhetoric in the conflict. The G7 reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence.

The G7 meeting highlighted the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, with discussions focused on finding diplomatic solutions to the crises. The ministers stressed the importance of international cooperation and adherence to humanitarian law in resolving the conflicts and providing aid to affected populations.

Overall, the meeting emphasized the significance of diplomatic efforts in addressing global conflicts and the commitment of G7 members to promoting peace, stability, and respect for international law. The discussions reflected a shared determination to address challenges and work towards peaceful resolutions in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.