World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder condemns Barcelona attack

2017. augusztus 18 05:45

 World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder condemns Barcelona attack

 

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Small blog barcelona World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder condemns Barcelona attack“We are monitoring the events as they unfold with care and concern, and are in touch with the local Jewish community and its security groups. We pray that there will be no more victims,” says WJC President Ronald S. Lauder.
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