Ursula von der Leyen Says European Union Supports Israel, Immediately Criticized

Ursula von der Leyen Says European Union Supports Israel, Immediately Criticized

Chair of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (AFP/KENZO TRIBOUILLARD)

Jakarta - The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated that the European Union supports Israel, which is now in major conflict with Hamas Palestine. He condemned Hamas' attacks on Israel. 

"The European Union supports Israel," tweeted Ursula von der Leyen on her official X account (formerly known as Twitter), @vonderleyen, October 8, accessed by detikcom on Monday (9/10/2023). 

"Today, Hamas has struck at the heart of Israel, capturing and killing innocent women and children," he wrote. 

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As reported by AFP, to date, more than 700 people on the Israeli side have died as a result of the latest Israeli vs Palestinian conflict. That figure is based on the Israeli military. Meanwhile, Gaza officials stated that 400 people had been killed on the Palestinian Hamas side as a result of Israeli air attacks. 

According to Ursula, Israel's actions in attacking Palestinian areas were correct. You see, it was an act of self-defense. 

"Israel has the right to defend itself - today and forever," he wrote. 

However, Ursula's statement that 'the European Union supports Israel' was criticized by other X accounts. The Twitter account belonging to a member of the European Parliament from Ireland, Clare Daly, stated that Ursula had no right to speak like that because decisions on the European Union's position must be taken via the European Union Council (EU Council). 

"Who do you think you are? You are not elected, and have no authority to determine the EU's foreign policy, which is determined by the European Council. Europe does not 'support Israel'. We support peace. You do not speak for us. If you don't have anything constructive to say, it's best to shut up, keep your mouth shut," Clare Daly tweeted. 

Ursula von der Leyen Nyatakan Uni Eropa Dukung Israel, Langsung Dikritik

Ketua Komisi Eropa, Ursula von der Leyen (AFP/KENZO TRIBOUILLARD)

Jakarta - Ketua Komisi Eropa, Ursula von der Leyen, menyatakan Uni Eropa mendukung Israel yang kini telah berkonflik besar dengan Hamas Palestina. Dia mengecam serangan Hamas ke Israel.

"Uni Eropa mendukung Israel," cuit Ursula von der Leyen di akun X (dulu bernama Twitter) resminya, @vonderleyen, 8 Oktober, diakses detikcom pada Senin (9/10/2023).

"Hari ini, Hamas telah menyerang jantung Israel, menawan dan membunuh perempuan dan anak-anak tak berdosa," tulisnya.

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Dilansir AFP, hingga saat ini, sudah lebih dari 700 orang di pihak Israel yang tewas akibat konflik Israel vs Palestina terbaru ini. Angka itu berdasarkan militer Israel. Sedangkan pihak resmi Gaza menyatakan sudah ada 400 orang tewas di pihak Hamas Palestina akibat serangan udara Israel.

Menurut Ursula, tindakan Israel menyerang daerah Palestina sudah benar. Soalnya, itu adalah aksi bela diri.

"Israel punya hak mempertahankan diri-hari ini dan seterusnya," tulisnya.

Namun demikian, pernyataan Ursula bahwa 'Uni Eropa mendukung Israel' dikritisi oleh akun-akun X lainnya. Akun Twitter milik anggota Parlemen Eropa dari Irlandia, Clare Daly, menyatakan Ursula tidak punya hak untuk bicara begitu karena keputusan sikap Uni Eropa harus diambil via Dewan Uni Eropa (EU Council).

"Anda pikir Anda siapa? Anda tidak terpilih, dan tidak punya otoritas untuk menentukan kebijakan luar negeri Uni Eropa, yang ditentukan oleh Dewan Eropa. Eropa tidak 'mendukung Israel'. Kita mendukung perdamaian. Anda tidak berbicara untuk kami. Jika Anda tidak punya sesuatu konstruktif untuk dibicarakan, lebih baik Anda diam, tutup mulut," cuit Clare Daly.

SOURCE: DETIK.COM