What's happened
G7 nations seek to balance criticism of Hamas with a push for urgent action to help civilians in Gaza
Why it matters
The G7's unified stance on the Israel-Hamas war and call for humanitarian pauses is significant as it reflects international pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza and protect Palestinian civilians.
What the papers say
The G7 nations seek to balance unequivocal criticism of Hamas' attacks against Israel with a push for urgent action to help civilians in the besieged Palestinian enclave. The White House has steadily increased its calls for humanitarian pauses to get more aid into Gaza and protect civilians. Meanwhile, Israeli authorities claim there is no humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and are easing aid transfer to Gaza in sectors such as water, food, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid for shelters.
How we got here
The Israel-Hamas war has been ongoing for five weeks, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis, especially at hospitals, which are struggling to provide care. The situation in Gaza has worsened, with food and medical supplies dwindling and the death toll surpassing 11,000, according to health authorities.
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