On Sunday, August 4, G7 foreign ministers held a phone call on the situation in the Middle East, according to the US Department of State. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his G7 counterparts reportedly discussed the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East. In particular, the parties spoke about ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, which would guarantee the release of hostages and increase the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza. They also discussed how a ceasefire in Gaza would open up the possibility of greater peace and stability in the …