Israel attack: Rishi Sunak joins G7 leaders in condemning Iran's bombardment of Israel 'in the...

LIVE BLOG: Rishi Sunak joined G7 leaders to condemn Iran 's bombardment of Israel after it fired a barrage of 300 missiles at the country in an 'unprecedented attack' that sparked fears of World War III.

The urgent meeting was organised by Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, and took place at 2pm, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said. The statement added: Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack. Sunak was also joined by US President Joe Biden on the call amid fears of further escalation in the event of a potential Israeli counter-strike.

'We will also strengthen our cooperation to end the crisis in Gaza, including by continuing to work towards an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages by Hamas, and deliver increased humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need. But Tehran has already threatened a 'heavier' response if Washington co-operates with any further Israeli military action against it.

Iran claimed that the fierce bombardment of Israel is a response to the April 1 airstrike on an Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus, which killed 12 Iranians and two senior commanders. The attack also came as the latest attempt to reach a ceasefire in the war in Gaza appeared to falter, with Israel accusing Hamas of rejecting a truce proposal.

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