Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had already faced criticism last week for her stance in the conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas. There is also unrest within the Commission. The media report that more than 800 officials and employees of the Commission have signed a declaration by name. The letter, obtained by Table.Media, literally accuses the Commission, led by von der Leyen, of giving „a free hand to accelerate and legitimize a war crime in the Gaza Strip.“