G7 foreign ministers call for pause in attacks on Gaza

In a press conference, Ms Kamikawa confirmed the meeting had agreed to call for a pause in fighting after "intense" discussions over two days. It also called for further escalation of the conflict or expansion into larger areas must be prevented. The meeting would also call for a "sustainable long-term solution" for Gaza. The Middle East conflict topped the agenda at the first meeting of G7 foreign ministers since the conflict broke out a month ago. It followed Mr Blinken's visit to the Middle East where he called for Israel to halt its attacks to allow food and medical aid…