Palestinian UN envoy breaks down while recounting killed children in Gaza
Palestinian UN envoy breaks down while recounting killed children in Gaza
NewsFeed Palestinian UN envoy breaks down while recounting killed children in Gaza
Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour broke down in tears during an emotional speech to the UN Security Council, describing the 'unbearable' suffering of children in Gaza.
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