LONDON (Reuters) - Group of Seven (G7) leaders on Thursday reiterated their deep concern over the crisis in the Middle East and called on players in the region to "act responsibly" and with restraint, while repeating their backing for Israel's security.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host a call of Group of Seven (G7) leaders later on Wednesday to discuss the crisis in the Middle East, her office said. "Italy will continue to strive for a diplomatic solution,

The leaders of the Group of Seven countries on Thursday urged all parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East to act with

Group of Seven (G7) leaders expressed "strong concern" on Wednesday over the crisis in the Middle East but said a diplomatic solution was still viable and a region-wide conflict was in no one's interest, a statement said.

Italy holds the rotating G7 presidency and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted a leaders’ call a day after Israel was attacked by Iran in a missile strike

We, the Leaders of the G7, express deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct military attack against Israel, which constitutes a serious threat to regional stability.

Firmly condemning Iran’s attack against Israel, the G7 leaders on Wednesday agreed to work together to foster a decrease in tensions at the regional level.

Group of Seven (G7) leaders expressed "strong concern" on Wednesday over the crisis in the Middle East but said a diplomatic solution was still viable and a region-wide conflict was in no one's interest,