Israel has right to self-defence in line with International law – Von Der Leyen

The President of the European Commission this morning said it was important to pass a message of solidarity in person in Israel just days after the Hamas attack on the Israeli people. Ursula von der Leyen was speaking in the European Parliament during a debate on the Hamas atrocities against Israel. She was strongly criticised for not calling on Israel to conform with international law in its response to the attacks during her recent visit.  

This morning President von der Leyen condemned last night’s deadly Gaza hospital blast that has claimed hundreds of lives. Israelis and Palestinians are blaming each other for the bombings. President von der Leyen told MEPs, Hamas terror has plunged Israel and Palestine into a new spiral of violence.

Out words: Palestinian people

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