G7 leaders call on Hamas to accept Israeli proposal to end war in Gaza

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have expressed solidarity for the comprehensive Israel deal outlined by US President Biden and called on Hamas to accept the deal, further urging the countries with influence over Hamas to help ensure that it does so, Report informs referring to Business Standard.

"We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), fully endorse and will stand behind the comprehensive deal outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance for distribution throughout Gaza, and an enduring end to the crisis, with Israel's security interests and Gazan civilian safety assured," the G7 leaders said in a statement.

They further reaffirmed their support for peace leading to a two-state solution.

"We reaffirm our support for a credible pathway towards peace leading to a two-state solution,' they stated.

"We call on Hamas to accept this deal, that Israel is ready to move forward with, and we urge countries with influence over Hamas to help ensure that it does so," the G7 leaders said in the statement.

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