2022
Reception to Commemorate Al Nakba
The Palestinian Embassy in Canberra organized a Reception in the evening of May 21 to commemorate the 74th Anniversary of Al Nakba (catastrophe). This event was attended by Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Canberra, as well as representatives from the Palestinian community, and was also an occasion to remember...
Sydney Rally for Al Nakba
Ambassador Izzat Abdulhadi and the Staff of the Palestinian Embassy participated in the Sydney Rally that was organized by Palestine Action Group Sydney to commemorate the 74th Anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba. Thousands of people (including a number of Australian MP's) were in attendance to hear the distinguished speakers, pay...
Launch of 6th Al-Awdah International Cinema Festival
On May 14, Ambassador Izzat Abdulhadi has participated in a gathering to commemorate the 74 anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba in Sydney, attended by representatives of Arab and Palestinian communities, journalists and others who are interested in Cinema industry.
Virtual Book of Condolences Opened in Honour of Shireen Abu Akleh
In honour of Shireen Abu Akleh, veteran Palestinian journalist who was targeted and killed by Israeli occupation forces on May 11th 2022 while doing her job and wearing a press vest, the General Delegation of Palestine to Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific opened a Virtual Book of Condolences to...
Meeting with Aboriginal Tent Embassy
On May 11, Ambassador Abdulhadi and the Embassy Staff met with the representatives of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy at the Palestinian Embassy premises in Canberra. Topics discussed included the similar settler-colonial histories of the Palestinian people and First Nations people, as well as the importance of engaging in systematic, constant and...
Meeting with Jonathan Curr
On May 11, Ambassador Abdulhadi met with Mr Jonathan Curr, the new Divisional Manager for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Middle East and Africa Division to congratulate him on his new position, as well as to discuss recent political developments in Palestine, bilateral relations between the State of Palestine and...
Visit from ANU IR Society
Engaging with youth and students is an effective strategy of the Palestinian Embassy in Canberra. In this context, a successful visit from members of the Australian National University (ANU) International Relations Society took place on May 4, which included a bold and interactive discussions on Palestinian history, narrative and rights.
Ramadan Iftars
Ambassador Abdulhadi and the Embassy Staff had the opportunity to participate in many Iftar gatherings during the Holy Month of Ramadan including those hosted by the following:
Response to Israeli Assaults on Worshippers and Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Holy Month of Ramadan
Responding to Israeli Assaults on Worshippers and Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Embassy did the following:
Tales of a Homeland
On March 26, Ambassador Abdulhadi, Mrs Zeina Abdulhadi, and Counsellor Noura Saleh had the opportunity to participate in Tales of a Homeland, an amazing and inspiring show performed by members of the Palestinian community. This event was a celebration of Palestinian culture, identity, heritage, and history, and included a production of...