Canada and G7 countries met today to coordinate a rebuke following Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday.
Iran launched around 300 missiles and drones at targets inside Israel, but Israeli officials say the country and its allies were able to intercept about 99 per cent of them.
Iran has declared the operation over.
Today, the G7 Leaders issued a statement on Iran’s attack against Israel. Full statement: https://t.co/QRwbgGMyDm
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) April 14, 2024
In a joint statement, the leaders “unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel.”
The leaders will be working together to stabilize the situation to prevent further escalation.
President Biden spoke by secure video with the leaders of the G7 today. The leaders condemned Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel and reaffirmed the G7's commitment to Israel's security. pic.twitter.com/ZvdSJyNbFY
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 14, 2024
“We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our commitment towards its security.”
Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada must work with allies to hold the Iranian regime accountable.
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) April 13, 2024
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said on X that “Canada must do everything in its power to de-escalate the situation.”
I condemn the serious escalation represented by Iran's attack on Israel and call for an immediate cessation of these hostilities.
So many innocent people have been killed in the region — this is unacceptable.
Canada must do everything in its power to de-escalate the situation.…
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 14, 2024
