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Conférence de presse de l'UNRWA avec M. Philippe Lazzarini - 14 décembre 2023
Mise à jour sur la visite du Commissaire général de l'UNRWA à Gaza
La troisième depuis le début de la guerre le 7 octobre.
Orateur:
· Philippe Lazzarini, Commissaire général de l'UNRWA
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