G7 defence ministers met at a summit in Naples, Italy, against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon including threats to the security of UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon. "We emphasized the need for an immediate de-escalation along the blue line between Israel and Lebanon, in line with the mandate given to the UN peacekeepers, averting any potential risks," Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto says of the summit at a press conference. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES