European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has caused controversy over her comments on Israel and Hamas, as well as over her decision to go to Israel. Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, and Suzanne Lynch, Chief Brussels Correspondent for POLITICO joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, and Suzanne Lynch, Chief Brussels Correspondent for POLITICO joined The Last Word to discuss.
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