G7 nations back 'full implementation' of Gaza ceasefire agreement

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have voiced their support for the “full implementation” of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

In a joint statement issued during the Munich Security Conference, they emphasised the need for “the release of all hostages and the expansion of humanitarian aid in Gaza.”

The statement was also endorsed by the European Union’s high representative.

The G7, comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reiterated its backing for mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the US to achieve a lasting ceasefire.

“The G7 members stand behind the ongoing efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in continuing to work towards a permanent ceasefire,” the statement declared.