'Europe stands with Israel,' Ursula von der Leyen says

Europe stands with Israel, which has a right to defend itself, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement issued during her visit to Israel, Report informs via foreign media.

"In the face of this unspeakable tragedy, there is only one possible response: Europe stands with Israel. And Israel has a right to defend itself. In fact, it has the duty to defend its people. And we must call by their name the atrocities committed by Hamas. This is terrorism. This is an act of war. Nothing can justify what Hamas did. This is the time to stand in solidarity with Israel and its people. And this is why I am here," she said.