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EU MEP tells von der Leyen to 'shut up' over pro-Israeli tweet

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  • Source: Agencies
  • 8 Oct 2023 17:42
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The Irish politician called von der Leyen an "unelected" President and said she does not speak on behalf of the bloc.

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  • President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen speaks to the media as she arrives at the Europe Summit in Granada, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP)
    President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen speaks to the media as she arrives at the Europe Summit in Granada, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 (AP)

European Parliamentary Member Clare Daly wrote on Sunday a tweet in response to "unelected" EU President Ursula von der Leyen stating that the latter's stance does not reflect the true voice of the European Union and in no way reflects the bloc's peaceful approach in terms of foreign policy. 

"Today, Hamas terrorists have struck at the heart of "Israel" capturing and killing innocent women and children. "Israel" has the right to defend itself - today and in the days to come. The European Union stands with "Israel"," von der Leyen tweeted on X on Saturday.

"Who do you think you are? You're unelected and have no authority to determine EU foreign policy, which is set by the EU Council. Europe does NOT "stand with Israel." We stand for peace. You do not speak for us. If you've nothing constructive to say, and you clearly don't - shut up," Daly wrote in response. 

Who do you think you are? You're unelected, and have no authority to determine EU foreign policy, which is set by @EUCouncil. Europe does NOT "stand with Israel." We stand for peace. You do not speak for us. If you've nothing constructive to say, and you clearly don't, shut up. https://t.co/9uEklDIIiE

— Clare Daly (@ClareDalyMEP) October 8, 2023

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Later that day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized that  "Israel" is "at war" and that Hamas had initiated "a surprise attack".

This morning, Abu Obeida, the military spokesperson of al-Qassam Brigades, said the Brigades' fighters made considerable advances along the frontlines, and that they are currently engaged in "fierce confrontation in several sites" including "Ofakim", "Sderot", "Yad Mordechai", "Kafar Azza", "Be'eri", "Yated", and "Kissufim".

On another note, Israeli media reported moments ago that the number of Israeli deaths has risen to 600 and the wounded to 2,000, 350 of whom are in a serious, hopeless condition.

The media also said that unofficial estimates indicated that about 750 Israelis are still missing.

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