Embassy of the State of Palestine

At the invitation of Human Appeal Australia (HAA), Ambassador Abdulhadi participated in the official opening of Punchbowl Mosque on 27 January, 2023.

Ambassador Abdulhadi and Mrs Zeina Abdulhadi were invited to attend the 33rd Annual Ethnic Business Awards Gala Presentation Dinner on December 10, 2022 in Sydney. The Ethnic Business Awards specifically honour businessmen and women of migrant or Indigenous Australian backgrounds [read more about the Ethnic Business Awards here]. Mr Khalil (Charlie) Shahin AO...

On December 6, the Palestinian Ambassador participated in the commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at New Zealand Parliament in Wellington, organised by Palestinian Youth Aotearoa and hosted by Golriz Ghahraman MP.

Hosted by the AIIA ACT Branch, HE Izzat Abdulhadi, Ambassador of the State of Palestine, HE Mahmoud Zayed, Ambassador of the Republic of Egypt, and HE Bassam AlQabandi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, discussed prospects for peace, shifting dynamics in the Middle East region, and recognition of the State...

Today, the General Delegation of Palestine commemorated the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at Parliament House in Canberra. The strong support for the Palestinian cause and recognition of the State of Palestine by the speakers and attendees was evident, and their ongoing solidarity is deeply appreciated.

Ambassador Abdulhadi and Embassy Staff have continued to meet with many members of the Palestinian community. These meetings are important opportunities to listen to and engage with diverse perspectives and opinions, and to strengthen the relationship between the Palestinian Embassy and the Palestinian community.

The Palestinian Embassy has continued to host high-calibre interns, primarily from the Australian National University, as part of the ongoing internship program. Our interns have produced policy research reports on a variety of subject areas including diplomacy, foreign affairs, international relations and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

In Wellington, Ambassador Abdulhadi met with the Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, Aotearoa New Zealand Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Local Government, and Associate Minister for Māori Development.

During his trip to Aotearoa New Zealand, Ambassador Abdulhadi met with solidarity groups and members of the local Palestinian communities in Auckland and Wellington.

During his trip to Aotearoa New Zealand, Ambassador Abdulhadi met with Mr Ibrahim Omer, Member of Parliament for the New Zealand Labour Party and Co-Chair of the Aotearoa New Zealand Parliamentary Friendship with the Middle East and Africa Group.