(Finance) – “A diplomatic solution is still possible”: the G7, at the instigation of the Italian presidency, intensifies coordination to try to stop the dangerous escalation in the Middle East.
We start from “firm condemnation of the Iranian attack on Israel”explained Palazzo Chigi at the end of the emergency meeting called by Giorgia Meloni with the leaders of the partner countries. At the same time, this is the message also addressed to the Jewish State: we must insist on a ceasefire in Gaza and to normalize the border with theLebanon. A country that Rome looks at carefully also for the safety of its compatriots and Unifil military personnel.
We express “deep concern for the situation in Lebanon”we read in the Declaration of the G7 leaders following the telephone conference of the leaders convened by President Meloni. “We recall the need for a cessation of hostilities as soon as possible to create space for a diplomatic solution along the Blue Line, in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. This is the only way to lastingly ease tensions, stabilize the Israel-Lebanon border, fully restore Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability, and return displaced citizens to their homes with safety and protection on both sides. We are committed to providing humanitarian assistance to respond to the urgent needs of civilians in Lebanon.”
The northern front heated up further after the Israeli army began ground incursions to dismantle Hezbollah’s network. In this context, Italy, explained Meloni, has “invited the United Nations Security Council to consider strengthening the mandate of the Unifil mission”. Message that Ambassador Maurizio Massari brought to the Glass Palace during an extraordinary meeting of the UN body.