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G-7 Foreign Ministers on Wednesday called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas war.
They let aid in and help the release of hostages and sought a return to a “broader peace process”, as Israeli forces continue to strike the Gaza Strip.
G7 countries
The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political forum consisting of seven of the world's advanced economies.
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The European Union (EU) is also a "non-enumerated member", meaning that it participates in all G7 meetings but does not have a vote.
The G7 was originally formed in 1975 as the Group of Six (G6).
Canada joined the group in 1976.
The group was originally intended discuss economic issues.
The agenda of the G7 has since expanded to include a wider range of topics, such as foreign policy, security, and development.
The G7 is considered to be one of the most important international organizations in the world.
The leaders of the G7 countries meet annually to discuss pressing global issues and to coordinate their policies.
The G7 also issues statements and declarations on a variety of topics, which can have a significant impact on international affairs.
The G7 does not have a permanent headquarters.
2023, Japan presides over the G7, and In 2024, Italy will preside over the G7,
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