London: The foreign ministers of the G7 urged a resumption to a more comprehensive peace process and called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas conflict to allow for the entry of aid and aid in the release of hostages on Wednesday. The Group of Seven wealthy nations said in a single statement that Israel had the right to defend itself, capping a two-day meeting in Tokyo while Israeli forces continued to pound the Gaza Strip. However, they also emphasised how important it is to uphold international humanitarian law and safeguard people. “In line with the internationally agreed parameters,” the G7 members pledged to work towards long-term solutions for Gaza and a return to a more comprehensive peace process in the Israel-Palestine conflict.