G7 group foreign ministers concerned about possible Israeli attack on Rafah

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized that the Israeli army must comply with international laws and said that G7 foreign ministers are deeply concerned about the consequences of a possible Israeli attack on Rafah.

Feb 19, 2024 - 14:51
G7 group foreign ministers concerned about possible Israeli attack on Rafah
G7 group foreign ministers concerned about possible Israeli attack on Rafah

 Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized that the Israeli army must comply with international laws and said that G7 foreign ministers are deeply concerned about the consequences of a possible Israeli attack on Rafah. Meeting with his counterparts in the G7 group at the Munich Security Conference held in Germany on Saturday night, the Italian Foreign Minister stated that the two-state solution is the key to resolving the conflict between Israel and Hamas and said, "We support the establishment of a Palestinian state, and the process of achieving this should begin with the establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza." ." said. The Italian Foreign Minister pointed out that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would enable the release of Israeli prisoners, and said, "If a ceasefire is achieved, the process of sending humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians who seriously need this aid will be easier." He drew attention to his statement. Stating that the G7 group wants to reduce the tension in Gaza and the West Bank, Tajani emphasized the following: "We condemn the increasing acts of violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank since Hamas's October 7 operation." Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Al Shukri also warned on Saturday night about the consequences of expanding the Zionist regime's military operations in southern Gaza. EL Shukri said: "Any major military operation in Gaza would have dire humanitarian consequences. We are not considering preparing a safe zone for civilians in Gaza." The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that the number of martyrs in this region has reached 28 thousand 858 people since the beginning of the Zionist regime's murders. The Ministry also announced that the number of injured increased to 68 thousand 677./