G7 leaders: We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal

Arutz Sheva ^ | 14/6/24

[Eleutheria5]

Leaders of the G7 countries on Friday issued a statement in which they declared their support for the ceasefire and hostage release deal which was recently outlined by US President Joe Biden.

The lengthy statement also reiterated the countries’ support for a “two-state solution” and also called on all sides to refrain from unilateral steps that undermine that solution, “including Israeli expansion of settlements”.

The G7 also criticized Iran for its April drone and missile attack on Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel’s security.

Finally, the statement also expressed concern over the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

“We reiterate our strongest condemnation of the brutal terrorist attacks conducted by Hamas and other terrorist groups against Israel on 7 October 2023. We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our unwavering commitment towards its security. In exercising its right to defend itself, Israel must fully comply with its obligations under international law in all circumstances, including international humanitarian law. We condemn Hamas for its continuing use of civilian infrastructure for its military activities and failure to separate and distinguish itself from civilians in Gaza. We deplore all losses of civilian lives equally, and note with great concern the unacceptable number of civilian casualties especially women and children. We call on all parties to take every feasible step to protect civilian lives,” the countries said.

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[zipper]

The “civilized” world wasn’t shocked for long. Pro-Hamas demonstrations by students and professors of elite universities started while the fighting in the Ghaza envelope was still ongoing, fully organized with signs, crowds and slogans. Pictures of the hostages were torn down. Those putting them up were harassed and threatened.

I count them among the uncivilized.

[ridesthemiles]

TRANSLATION:

AS LONG AS THE FIGHTING & KILLING OCCURS ANYWHERE OTHER THAN OUR COUNTRIES-—WE DON’T CARE IF IT WORKS.