Taoiseach says he told von der Leyen her Israel comments 'lacked balance'

President of European Commission has been been criticised for remarks she made about Middle East conflict

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is due to dial in to a European Council conference with EU leaders on Tuesday to discuss the Middle East conflict. Picture: AP Photo/Fermin Rodriguez

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said some of the statements made by the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the Israeli-Gaza situation lacked balance.

Mr Varadkar also said there is “enormous concern” that the fighting and killing will escalate and spread to other parts of the region.