By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News
ROME/JERUSALEM (Worthy News) – Three Group of Seven (G-7) of the most advanced economies have been “firmly condemning the launch of missiles and drones from Iran, reiterating full support for Israel’s security.”
Italy, which holds the G-7 presidency this year, made the remarks following a special summit on Sunday, hours after Tehran launched more than 300 killer stones and missiles toward Israel.
Separately, the European Union’s executive European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the group would “reflect” on additional sanctions against Iran, specifically on its drone and missile programs.
Yet Israel made clear it would look at military options with Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, warning to exact a price from Iran “in a way and at the time that suits” Israel.
Gantz said the clash with Iran “is not over” and that Israel must strengthen the strategic alliance and regional cooperation system.
The Jewish nation has longstanding agreements with Egypt and Jordan and signed agreements to normalize relations with the United Arab Emirates UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco in 2020.
Yet amid the war rhetoric, the G-7 also highlighted the need to avoid further confrontation to defuse tensions in the broader region.
END TO CRISIS?
The group urged an end to the crisis in Gaza through a ceasefire, and the release of all hostages abducted in Israel on October 7 when Hamas killed some 1,200 people.
Israel launched a war against Hamas following the October 7 attacks that it described as the worst atrocity against Jews since the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah.
With more threats and attacks from Iran and its allies expected Israel said defensive guidelines for the public will remain in place until Monday evening. Israel’s Home Front Command said schools will remain closed as “Educational activities will be prohibited across the whole country.”
It said gatherings would be limited to 1,000 people in most of Israel.
The cautionary measures were implemented Saturday, from 11 pm local time, and initially slated for the next two days, Worthy News learned.
In Washington D.C., the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote this coming week on aid for Israel after Iran’s attack, and he indicated Ukraine funds could be part of the package.
“The House Republicans and the Republican party understand the necessity of standing with Israel,” Johnson said on U.S. broadcaster Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures. “The details of that package are being put together now.”
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