G7 leaders attending the summit in Canada issued a joint statement calling for “easing the situation” on the Iran issue, while stressing Israel's right to defend itself in the midst of the escalating Middle East crisis. “We firmly believe Israel has the right to defend itself,” the statement said. “We have always made it clear that Iran must never have nuclear weapons.” The statement also stated, “We call for the resolution of the Iranian crisis to facilitate a complete easing of hostilities in the Middle East, including a cease-fire in Gaza.”

G7 leaders attending the summit in Canada issued a joint statement calling for “easing the situation” on the Iran issue, while stressing Israel's right to defend itself in the midst of the escalating Middle East crisis. “We firmly believe Israel has the right to defend itself,” the statement said. “We have always made it clear that Iran must never have nuclear weapons.” The statement also stated, “We call for the resolution of the Iranian crisis to facilitate a complete easing of hostilities in the Middle East, including a cease-fire in Gaza.”