Embassy Activities
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 the 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...
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...
John Lyons in Conversation with Bob Carr
On November 11, the Palestinian Ambassador, Mrs Zeina Abdulhadi, and Counsellor Noura Saleh, participated in an important seminar on the influence of the pro-Israeli lobby in Australia.
Bilateral Meeting with Hon Nanaia Mahuta
Ambassador Abdulhadi met with the Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for Aotearoa New Zealand over Zoom on August 16. The Ambassador discussed with the Honourable Minister the current political situation in Palestine including the continuation of Israel's settlement activities and its impact on the...
Meeting of the Council of Arab Ambassadors
On August 10, the Council of Arab Ambassadors conducted its regular meeting in Canberra chaired by the Palestinian Ambassador, His Excellency Dr Izzat Abdulhadi.
Swedish Film Screening
On August 9th the Embassy of Sweden, ANU School of Art & Design and the ANU Film Group screened “Hilma af Klint - Beyond the Visible” and held a panel discussion. The film documented the story of an important Swedish artists whose arts were unknown in her lifetime, and exhibited after her...