G7 defense ministers met in Naples, Italy, on October 19, 2024, to address escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
G7 defense ministers met in Naples, Italy, on October 19, 2024, to address escalating conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza and Lebanon, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. This historic summit, the first focused on defense, emphasized support for Ukraine amid its third winter of conflict, discussed recent strikes on UN peacekeepers, and urged Iran to stop backing Hamas and Hezbollah. The ministers also considered the mandate of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and North Korea's potential military support for Russia.
October 19, 2024
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