G7 says 'we'll respect our international obligations'

(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 26 - A meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers chaired by Italy on Tuesday said the G7 would respect its international obligations with regard to arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Galland, as well as a Hamas leader for the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
    "In exercising its right to defend itself, Israel must fully respect its obligations under international law in all circumstances, including international humanitarian law," said the final declaration of the G7 Foreign Affairs in Fiuggi south of Rome in a clear reference to discussions requested by Italy regarding the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant and the Hamas leader.
    "We reiterate our commitment to international humanitarian law and will respect our respective obligations.
    "We emphasize that there can be no equivalence between the terrorist group Hamas and the State of Israel". (ANSA).