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.

ROME (Reuters) -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.

The Group of Seven is set to warn that a dangerous cycle of attacks “risks fueling uncontrollable escalation in the Middle East,” and will condemn Iran’s recent missile barrage against Israel, according to a draft statement seen by Bloomberg News.