# Von der Leyen: Palestinians have the right to live in dignity

https://mins.news/en/video/60556

- euronews, 2026-09-16 08:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lWabmvG6kI

> Speaking in a key State of the Union address to the European Parliament, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Europe supports Israel’s right to self-defence while Palestinians have an equal right to live in safety and dignity.

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