Draft G-7 Statement Warns of ‘Uncontrollable’ Middle East Escalation

By Bloomberg (Politics) | Created at 2024-10-03 19:13:58 | Updated at 2024-10-06 20:23:44 3 days ago
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Palestinians pass the remains of a building following an Israeli strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza, on Oct. 1.

Photographer: Ahmad Salem/Bloomberg

October 3, 2024 at 2:44 PM EDT

The Group of Seven is set to warn that a dangerous cycle of attacks “risks fueling uncontrollable escalation in the Middle East,” and will condemn Iran’s recent missile barrage against Israel, according to a draft statement seen by Bloomberg News.

The draft also calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and urges all sides to “act responsibly and with restraint.” It voices concern about the situation in Lebanon and recalls the need for a diplomatic solution, saying that’s the only way to de-escalate tensions.

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