{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"EMBASSY OF PALESTINE","home_page_url":"https://palembassy.co.za","description":"EMBASSY OF PALESTINE","author":{"name":"EMBASSY OF PALESTINE"},"items":[{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/the-pope%E2%80%99s-final-gift-to-gaza","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/250506-pope-francis-mb-1045-2ef3c5.webp\"/><p> In a final act of compassion, the late Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to support healthcare for children in Gaza. The very vehicle he used to greet thousands during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem is being tran...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/the-pope%E2%80%99s-final-gift-to-gaza","title":"The Pope’s Final Gift to Gaza","summary":" In a final act of compassion, the late Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to support healthcare for children in Gaza. The very vehicle he used to greet thousands during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem is being tran...","date_modified":"2025-05-05T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/gaza-students-complete-medical-studies-at-uct","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/495127831_1132897905533327_73807815693-719e8fc.jpg\"/><p>The Graduation of Palestinian students from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town! They arrived last year from universities in Gaza to complete their studies in Medicine a the UCT Faculty of Healt...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/gaza-students-complete-medical-studies-at-uct","title":"Gaza Students Complete Medical Studies at UCT","summary":"The Graduation of Palestinian students from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town! They arrived last year from universities in Gaza to complete their studies in Medicine a the UCT Faculty of Healt...","date_modified":"2025-05-05T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/the-un-general-assembly-proclaimed-may-3rd-as-world-press-day","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/494726226_1131176309038820_4917416619407227795.jpg\"/><p>As a reminder: Foreign journalists are prohibited from entering Gaza to document what is happening there.\nMore than 210 journalists have been deliberately murdered by the Israeli army with complete impunity, a war crime.</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/the-un-general-assembly-proclaimed-may-3rd-as-world-press-day","title":"The UN General Assembly proclaimed May 3rd as World Press Day","summary":"As a reminder: Foreign journalists are prohibited from entering Gaza to document what is happening there.\nMore than 210 journalists have been deliberately murdered by the Israeli army with complete impunity, a war crime.","date_modified":"2025-05-03T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/league-of-arab-states-icj-advisory-opinion-%E2%80%93-oral-proceedings","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/493916756_1130860422403742_4061599551100262251.jpg\"/><p>“The Arab League respectfully submits that in addressing the question before it, the Court should be guided by two core considerations. These are, first, the permanent responsibility of the UN for the question of Palesti...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/league-of-arab-states-icj-advisory-opinion-%E2%80%93-oral-proceedings","title":"League of Arab States ICJ Advisory Opinion – Oral Proceedings","summary":"“The Arab League respectfully submits that in addressing the question before it, the Court should be guided by two core considerations. These are, first, the permanent responsibility of the UN for the question of Palesti...","date_modified":"2025-05-03T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/namibia-at-icj-advisory-opinion-%E2%80%93-oral-proceedings","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/495354885_1130595492430235_2293530794805688954.jpg\"/><p>“Namibia emphasizes that Israel has no legal basis to prevent international actors from operating in the OPT in the realization of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. In this respect, it is up to t...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/namibia-at-icj-advisory-opinion-%E2%80%93-oral-proceedings","title":"Namibia at ICJ Advisory Opinion – Oral Proceedings","summary":"“Namibia emphasizes that Israel has no legal basis to prevent international actors from operating in the OPT in the realization of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. In this respect, it is up to t...","date_modified":"2025-05-02T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-embassy-joined-cosatu-at-may-day-rally","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/494924353_1130534629102988_1610118000336646036.jpg\"/><p>Embassy of the State of Palestine delivered a message of support at the COSATU Gauteng provincial #MayDay2025 Rally that took place at Sharpeville Cricket Pitch in Gauteng. </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-embassy-joined-cosatu-at-may-day-rally","title":"Palestine Embassy Joined COSATU at May Day Rally","summary":"Embassy of the State of Palestine delivered a message of support at the COSATU Gauteng provincial #MayDay2025 Rally that took place at Sharpeville Cricket Pitch in Gauteng. ","date_modified":"2025-05-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/strengthening-anc%E2%80%93palestine-ties","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/491847491_1117513303738454_9157761390300191372.jpg\"/><p>Today, at the Chief Albert Luthuli House in Johannesburg, H. E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met the ANC’s 1st Deputy Secretary General Cde Nomvula Mokonyane and NEC Member Cde Lindiwe Zulu, with the presence of Counselor Bas...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/strengthening-anc%E2%80%93palestine-ties","title":"Strengthening ANC–Palestine Ties","summary":"Today, at the Chief Albert Luthuli House in Johannesburg, H. E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met the ANC’s 1st Deputy Secretary General Cde Nomvula Mokonyane and NEC Member Cde Lindiwe Zulu, with the presence of Counselor Bas...","date_modified":"2025-04-16T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/missing-palestinian-in-south-africa-cape-town","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/491810371_1116414250515026_1880722983385147635.jpg\"/><p>Missing Person Alert</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/missing-palestinian-in-south-africa-cape-town","title":"Missing Palestinian in South Africa, Cape Town","summary":"Missing Person Alert","date_modified":"2025-04-15T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-briefs-arab-ambassadors-on-gaza-crisis","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/491304962_1117380240418427_6362788144546225251.jpg\"/><p>During the ordinary session of the Mission of the League of Arab States in Pretoria,  H. E. ambassador Jarrar addressed Arab Ambassadors accredited in South Africa on the latest developments in Palestine in light of the ...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-briefs-arab-ambassadors-on-gaza-crisis","title":"Amb. Jarrar Briefs Arab Ambassadors on Gaza Crisis","summary":"During the ordinary session of the Mission of the League of Arab States in Pretoria,  H. E. ambassador Jarrar addressed Arab Ambassadors accredited in South Africa on the latest developments in Palestine in light of the ...","date_modified":"2025-04-15T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-joins-solidarity-event-for-venezuela","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/490981754_1116350227188095_6322557866043079762.jpg\"/><p>SOLIDARITY IN ACTION</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-joins-solidarity-event-for-venezuela","title":"Palestine Joins Solidarity Event for Venezuela","summary":"SOLIDARITY IN ACTION","date_modified":"2025-04-14T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-attends-bangladesh-independence-day-celebration","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/489420243_1115695220586929_785603567572476294_.jpg\"/><p>Ambassador Hansn Jarrar had the pleasure to attend the ceremony of the 55th Anniversary of the Independence and National Day of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh hosted by Bangladesh's High Commissioner H. E. Shah Ahme...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-attends-bangladesh-independence-day-celebration","title":"Amb. Jarrar Attends Bangladesh Independence Day Celebration","summary":"Ambassador Hansn Jarrar had the pleasure to attend the ceremony of the 55th Anniversary of the Independence and National Day of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh hosted by Bangladesh's High Commissioner H. E. Shah Ahme...","date_modified":"2025-04-14T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-welcomes-palestinian-trade-delegation","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/490378841_1112393110917140_3179243039292731486.jpg\"/><p>H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar received a courtesy visit from a Palestinian trade delegation at the Embassy in Pretoria today. The delegation, comprising Mr. Aqel Manasra and Mr. Walid Manasra, is exploring investment oppo...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-welcomes-palestinian-trade-delegation","title":"Amb. Jarrar Welcomes Palestinian Trade Delegation","summary":"H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar received a courtesy visit from a Palestinian trade delegation at the Embassy in Pretoria today. The delegation, comprising Mr. Aqel Manasra and Mr. Walid Manasra, is exploring investment oppo...","date_modified":"2025-04-10T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/free-after-10-years-in-israeli-prisons","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/486421567_1112519267571191_395415092026986153_.jpg\"/><p>After spending a decade imprisoned by Israeli occupation authorities, much of it in solitary confinement, Palestinian youth and political detainee Ahmad Manasra has finally been released.\nHis family had gathered hours ea...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/free-after-10-years-in-israeli-prisons","title":"FREE after 10 years in Israeli Prisons","summary":"After spending a decade imprisoned by Israeli occupation authorities, much of it in solitary confinement, Palestinian youth and political detainee Ahmad Manasra has finally been released.\nHis family had gathered hours ea...","date_modified":"2025-04-10T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-engages-sasu-on-regional-student-solidarity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/489611824_1111361467686971_2948537746428841941.jpg\"/><p>In another meeting with student organisations today, Ambassador Hanan Jarrar welcomed a delegation from the Southern African Students Union (SASU), including members of its International Relations subcommittee—Simlindile...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-engages-sasu-on-regional-student-solidarity","title":"Amb. Jarrar Engages SASU on Regional Student Solidarity","summary":"In another meeting with student organisations today, Ambassador Hanan Jarrar welcomed a delegation from the Southern African Students Union (SASU), including members of its International Relations subcommittee—Simlindile...","date_modified":"2025-04-09T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-engages-sasco-on-campus-solidarity-for-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/490120420_1110607054429079_5877802404241132401.jpg\"/><p>Today, the Embassy of the State of Palestine welcomed a delegation from the South African Students Congress (SASCO), including President Alungile Kamtshe, Secretary General Admission Monareng, and NEC member Tarik Lalla....</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-engages-sasco-on-campus-solidarity-for-palestine","title":"Amb. Jarrar Engages SASCO on Campus Solidarity for Palestine","summary":"Today, the Embassy of the State of Palestine welcomed a delegation from the South African Students Congress (SASCO), including President Alungile Kamtshe, Secretary General Admission Monareng, and NEC member Tarik Lalla....","date_modified":"2025-04-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amba-jarrar-meets-dirco-deepen-palestine%E2%80%93south-africa-relation","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/489774840_1110922477730870_7424142828657318387.jpg\"/><p>Ambassador Jarrar Meets with Senior DIRCO Officials to Advance Bilateral Ties</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amba-jarrar-meets-dirco-deepen-palestine%E2%80%93south-africa-relation","title":"Amba. Jarrar Meets DIRCO, Deepen Palestine–South Africa Relation","summary":"Ambassador Jarrar Meets with Senior DIRCO Officials to Advance Bilateral Ties","date_modified":"2025-04-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestinian-children-behind-bars-call-for-accountability","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/488601657_1108083238014794_7804860477705969975.jpg\"/><p>Palestinian Children Behind Bars\nAnnual Palestinian Child’s Day Report\nApril 5, 2025</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestinian-children-behind-bars-call-for-accountability","title":"Palestinian Children Behind Bars: Call for Accountability","summary":"Palestinian Children Behind Bars\nAnnual Palestinian Child’s Day Report\nApril 5, 2025","date_modified":"2025-04-05T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/unhrc-adopts-two-resolutions-in-favor-of-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/e3dda15d-ca2a-48eb-a4b8-7390e3c253d9.jpg\"/><p>GENEVA, April 4, 2025 (WAFA) – At the conclusion of its 58th session on Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted two resolutions presented by the State of Palestine, reaffirming the illegality of Israeli c...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/unhrc-adopts-two-resolutions-in-favor-of-palestine","title":"UNHRC adopts two resolutions in favor of Palestine","summary":"GENEVA, April 4, 2025 (WAFA) – At the conclusion of its 58th session on Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted two resolutions presented by the State of Palestine, reaffirming the illegality of Israeli c...","date_modified":"2025-04-04T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-remembers-land-day-amid-ongoing-displacement","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/main_image43213_G7QLjlZ59g_0.jpeg\"/><p>Today, Palestine commemorates Land Day </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-remembers-land-day-amid-ongoing-displacement","title":"Palestine Remembers Land Day Amid Ongoing Displacement","summary":"Today, Palestine commemorates Land Day ","date_modified":"2025-03-30T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/eid-mubarak-from-the-embassy-of-the-state-of-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/487932359_1102749458548172_7842070994238421368.jpg\"/><p>The Embassy of the State of Palestine in South Africa extends its best wishes to our Palestinian people in Palestine, South Africa and all parts of the world, despite the bleeding wound in Gaza and all of Palestine, Happ...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/eid-mubarak-from-the-embassy-of-the-state-of-palestine","title":"Eid Mubarak from the Embassy of the State of Palestine","summary":"The Embassy of the State of Palestine in South Africa extends its best wishes to our Palestinian people in Palestine, South Africa and all parts of the world, despite the bleeding wound in Gaza and all of Palestine, Happ...","date_modified":"2025-03-30T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-briefs-anc-branch-on-ongoing-struggle-for-justice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/486706619_1100583365431448_2246331286588977189.jpg\"/><p>The Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in a political lecture at the ANC Branch Ward 92 in Arcadia, Pretoria, where Counsellor Bassam Elhussiny delivered an in-depth address on the Palestinian issue. The lect...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-briefs-anc-branch-on-ongoing-struggle-for-justice","title":"Palestine Briefs ANC Branch on Ongoing Struggle for Justice","summary":"The Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in a political lecture at the ANC Branch Ward 92 in Arcadia, Pretoria, where Counsellor Bassam Elhussiny delivered an in-depth address on the Palestinian issue. The lect...","date_modified":"2025-03-28T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/ceasfire-is-an-urgent-necessity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/486874939_1100026178820500_2161946415721536883.jpg\"/><p>Ramallah, March 26, 2025 </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/ceasfire-is-an-urgent-necessity","title":"Ceasfire Is An Urgent Necessity","summary":"Ramallah, March 26, 2025 ","date_modified":"2025-03-27T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-triumphs-in-world-cup-qualifier-amid-ongoing-struggle","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/485671989_1099187848904333_901003106179981784_.jpg\"/><p>Despite the bleeding wounds from Gaza to Jerusalem and Jenin, the Palestinian team delivered a moment of pure triumph, defeating Iraq in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Their fight wasn’t just on the pitch—it was for a pe...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-triumphs-in-world-cup-qualifier-amid-ongoing-struggle","title":"Palestine Triumphs in World Cup Qualifier Amid Ongoing Struggle","summary":"Despite the bleeding wounds from Gaza to Jerusalem and Jenin, the Palestinian team delivered a moment of pure triumph, defeating Iraq in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Their fight wasn’t just on the pitch—it was for a pe...","date_modified":"2025-03-26T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/mourning-the-legacy-of-mohammad-al-hourani","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/486799024_1098891258933992_556020194847335935_.jpg\"/><p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates mourns the passing of its former ambassador, national activist, and Fatah Revolutionary Council member, Mohammad al-Hourani, who passed away today, after a lifetime dedicat...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/mourning-the-legacy-of-mohammad-al-hourani","title":"Mourning the Legacy of Mohammad al-Hourani","summary":"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates mourns the passing of its former ambassador, national activist, and Fatah Revolutionary Council member, Mohammad al-Hourani, who passed away today, after a lifetime dedicat...","date_modified":"2025-03-26T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/president-abbas-calls-out-water-deprivation-on-world-water-day","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/486527821_1096196662536785_5931440328268218541.jpg\"/><p>On World Water Day, President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel's ongoing aggression against Palestinians, highlighting the denial of basic services, particularly water, as a form of further oppression. He noted that Israel...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/president-abbas-calls-out-water-deprivation-on-world-water-day","title":"President Abbas Calls Out Water Deprivation on World Water Day ","summary":"On World Water Day, President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel's ongoing aggression against Palestinians, highlighting the denial of basic services, particularly water, as a form of further oppression. He noted that Israel...","date_modified":"2025-03-23T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/president-abbass-advisor-extends-solidarity-to-namibia","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/485357685_1095247105965074_1532763125429708337.jpg\"/><p>H. E Dr. Riad Malki,  President advisor for international relations and special envoy extended felicitations and solidarity on behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas, to newly sworn-in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/president-abbass-advisor-extends-solidarity-to-namibia","title":"President Abbas's Advisor Extends Solidarity to Namibia","summary":"H. E Dr. Riad Malki,  President advisor for international relations and special envoy extended felicitations and solidarity on behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas, to newly sworn-in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. ","date_modified":"2025-03-22T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/dr-riad-malki-at-inauguration-of-namibias-first-female-president","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/485900170_1094804286009356_6546790383204058479.jpg\"/><p>During his official visit to the Republic of Namibia,  H. E. Dr. Riad Malki, representing president Abbas, accompanied by Ambassador Hanan Jarrar, witnessed today the inauguration of the 5th president of the Republic of ...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/dr-riad-malki-at-inauguration-of-namibias-first-female-president","title":"Dr Riad Malki At Inauguration of Namibia's First Female President","summary":"During his official visit to the Republic of Namibia,  H. E. Dr. Riad Malki, representing president Abbas, accompanied by Ambassador Hanan Jarrar, witnessed today the inauguration of the 5th president of the Republic of ...","date_modified":"2025-03-21T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/new-namibia-president-nandi-ndaitwah-reaffirms-support-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/Untitled-8.png\"/><p>On 21 March 2025, a new chapter blossomed in Namibia’s storied history as H.E Dr. Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah was inaugurated as Namibia's 5th President \nIn her historic address, President Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirme...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/new-namibia-president-nandi-ndaitwah-reaffirms-support-palestine","title":"New Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah Reaffirms Support Palestine","summary":"On 21 March 2025, a new chapter blossomed in Namibia’s storied history as H.E Dr. Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah was inaugurated as Namibia's 5th President \nIn her historic address, President Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirme...","date_modified":"2025-03-21T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-participates-in-cosatu-congress-strengthening-ties","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/491973766_1117291793760605_1510016309623128088.jpg\"/><p>The Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in the COSATU Provincial Congress in Gauteng, reaffirming the deep historical ties between Palestine and South Africa’s labour movement. </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-participates-in-cosatu-congress-strengthening-ties","title":"Palestine Participates in COSATU Congress, Strengthening Ties","summary":"The Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in the COSATU Provincial Congress in Gauteng, reaffirming the deep historical ties between Palestine and South Africa’s labour movement. ","date_modified":"2025-03-18T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-meets-malawi-president-to-discuss-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/491734668_1116653420491109_7600125390101846426.jpg\"/><p>During her official visit to the Republic of Malawi, H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met with the President of Malawi, H.E. Lazarous Chakwera and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Kamuzu Presidential Pal...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-meets-malawi-president-to-discuss-palestine","title":"Amb. Jarrar Meets Malawi President to Discuss Palestine","summary":"During her official visit to the Republic of Malawi, H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met with the President of Malawi, H.E. Lazarous Chakwera and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Kamuzu Presidential Pal...","date_modified":"2025-03-17T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/un-report-accuses-israel-of-crimes-of-genocide-in-gaza-strip","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/490574374_1113489180807533_3169863163893393316.jpg\"/><p>The UN Human Rights Council report published today (Thursday) states that Israel has committed \"crimes of genocide\" in the Gaza Strip, which include the systematic destruction of women's medical institutions, birth contr...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/un-report-accuses-israel-of-crimes-of-genocide-in-gaza-strip","title":"UN Report Accuses Israel of Crimes of Genocide in Gaza Strip","summary":"The UN Human Rights Council report published today (Thursday) states that Israel has committed \"crimes of genocide\" in the Gaza Strip, which include the systematic destruction of women's medical institutions, birth contr...","date_modified":"2025-03-13T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-met-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-malawi","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/490483742_1112659767557141_4990107115295880361.jpg\"/><p>H. E. Hanan Jarrar, non resident Ambassador of Palestine to Malawi, and Honourable Patricia Nangozo Kainga, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi, engaged in constructive talks, reviewing key areas of bilaeral rel...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-met-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-malawi","title":"Amb. Jarrar Met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi","summary":"H. E. Hanan Jarrar, non resident Ambassador of Palestine to Malawi, and Honourable Patricia Nangozo Kainga, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi, engaged in constructive talks, reviewing key areas of bilaeral rel...","date_modified":"2025-03-12T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-embassy-joins-progressive-pastors-council-launch","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/490116365_1112312957591822_7575690779821602773.jpg\"/><p>The Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in the Westrand Regional Launch of the Progressive Pastors Council of South Africa at Centenary Hall in Mogale City. Addressing the gathering of pastors and community le...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-embassy-joins-progressive-pastors-council-launch","title":"Palestine Embassy Joins Progressive Pastors Council Launch","summary":"The Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in the Westrand Regional Launch of the Progressive Pastors Council of South Africa at Centenary Hall in Mogale City. Addressing the gathering of pastors and community le...","date_modified":"2025-03-12T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-engages-malawi-parliamentarians-on-gaza-genocide","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/489749110_1111735814316203_4138939386631348812.jpg\"/><p>During her official visit to the Republic of Malawi, H. E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar ( Ambassador non - resident to Malawi) met on a courtesy visit with parliamentarians representatives of different political parties and m...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-engages-malawi-parliamentarians-on-gaza-genocide","title":"Amb. Jarrar Engages Malawi Parliamentarians on Gaza Genocide","summary":"During her official visit to the Republic of Malawi, H. E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar ( Ambassador non - resident to Malawi) met on a courtesy visit with parliamentarians representatives of different political parties and m...","date_modified":"2025-03-11T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/embassy-of-the-state-of-palestine-participated-in-the-7th-limpopo","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/488708023_1108046974685087_7746601444864177_n.jpg\"/><p>Honouring an invitation from COSATU, the Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in the 7th Limpopo Provincial Congress, held on 6 and 7 March 2025 at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane. </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/embassy-of-the-state-of-palestine-participated-in-the-7th-limpopo","title":"Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in the 7th Limpopo","summary":"Honouring an invitation from COSATU, the Embassy of the State of Palestine participated in the 7th Limpopo Provincial Congress, held on 6 and 7 March 2025 at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane. ","date_modified":"2025-03-07T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/jarrar-concludes-capacity-building-program-at-dirco","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/488938782_1108414551314996_9184066398898062327.jpg\"/><p>Today, H. E. Ambassador Jarrar joined Dirco team in the Closing of the Advanced Internationa capacity Building Programme on Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation. Strengthening diplomatic skills to promote peace...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/jarrar-concludes-capacity-building-program-at-dirco","title":"Jarrar Concludes Capacity Building Program At DIRCO","summary":"Today, H. E. Ambassador Jarrar joined Dirco team in the Closing of the Advanced Internationa capacity Building Programme on Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation. Strengthening diplomatic skills to promote peace...","date_modified":"2025-03-07T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-concludes-namibia-visit-with-condolences","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/488549789_1104440088379109_8676453603639493281.jpg\"/><p>H. E. Ambassador Jarrar concluded her official visit to the Republic of Namibia by paying condolences to the family of Dr. Sam Nujoma in their residence in windhoek.  \nThen Ambassador had a constructive meeting with H.E ...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-concludes-namibia-visit-with-condolences","title":"Amb. Jarrar Concludes Namibia Visit with Condolences","summary":"H. E. Ambassador Jarrar concluded her official visit to the Republic of Namibia by paying condolences to the family of Dr. Sam Nujoma in their residence in windhoek.  \nThen Ambassador had a constructive meeting with H.E ...","date_modified":"2025-03-03T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-submits-written-plea-to-icj-on-israel%E2%80%99s-obligations","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/487875870_1103538345135950_7995627617920481859.jpg\"/><p>RAMALLAH, February 28, 2025 (WAFA) – The State of Palestine Friday submitted a written plea to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the request for an advisory opinion on the obligations of Israel, as the o...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-submits-written-plea-to-icj-on-israel%E2%80%99s-obligations","title":"Palestine submits written plea to ICJ on Israel’s obligations","summary":"RAMALLAH, February 28, 2025 (WAFA) – The State of Palestine Friday submitted a written plea to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the request for an advisory opinion on the obligations of Israel, as the o...","date_modified":"2025-03-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestinian-presidents-statement-in-solidarity-with-syria","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/469564611_1015003057322813_7038315425505733740.jpg\"/><p>Statement by President of the State of Palestine standing by the Syrian people.</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestinian-presidents-statement-in-solidarity-with-syria","title":"Palestinian President's Statement in Solidarity with Syria","summary":"Statement by President of the State of Palestine standing by the Syrian people.","date_modified":"2024-12-08T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/press-statement-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-expatriates-3","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/GTFRKYTFKUYFUYKIGFYUGHJGUKY.png\"/><p>PRESS STATEMENT \nSTATE OF PALESTINE \n5 Dec 2024</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/press-statement-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-expatriates-3","title":"PRESS STATEMENT Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates","summary":"PRESS STATEMENT \nSTATE OF PALESTINE \n5 Dec 2024","date_modified":"2024-12-05T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/honouring-dr-naledi-pandors-support-for-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/469480656_1012756254214160_3649503481298124024.jpg\"/><p>Today, H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar joined Arab Ambassadors upon an invitation from the office of the Mission League of Arab States in Pretoria to honour Dr. Naledi Pandor, South Africa's former Minister of International...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/honouring-dr-naledi-pandors-support-for-palestine","title":"Honouring Dr. Naledi Pandor's Support for Palestine ","summary":"Today, H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar joined Arab Ambassadors upon an invitation from the office of the Mission League of Arab States in Pretoria to honour Dr. Naledi Pandor, South Africa's former Minister of International...","date_modified":"2024-12-05T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/commemorating-madiba-a-legacy-of-freedom-and-justice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/469226030_1012449377578181_6117138447617095438.jpg\"/><p>The Embassy of the State of Palestine joins millions of South Africans and Africans in commemorating the 11th anniversary of the passing of our beloved Madiba, Nelson Mandela, a global icon of freedom and justice. </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/commemorating-madiba-a-legacy-of-freedom-and-justice","title":"Commemorating Madiba: A Legacy of Freedom and Justice","summary":"The Embassy of the State of Palestine joins millions of South Africans and Africans in commemorating the 11th anniversary of the passing of our beloved Madiba, Nelson Mandela, a global icon of freedom and justice. ","date_modified":"2024-12-05T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-congratulates-namibia-on-historic-election-results","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/469110822_1011667164323069_1634341192928762882.jpg\"/><p>The State of Palestine welcomes the announcement of the results of the general election by the Electoral Commission of the Republic of Namibia last night.</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-congratulates-namibia-on-historic-election-results","title":"Palestine Congratulates Namibia on Historic Election Results","summary":"The State of Palestine welcomes the announcement of the results of the general election by the Electoral Commission of the Republic of Namibia last night.","date_modified":"2024-12-04T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/strengthening-namibia-palestine-solidarity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/468578732_1007254978097621_743911327384419959_.jpg\"/><p>H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met today with Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia.\nAmbassador Jarrar conveyed deep gratitude for Namibia's steadfast supp...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/strengthening-namibia-palestine-solidarity","title":"Strengthening Namibia-Palestine Solidarity","summary":"H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met today with Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia.\nAmbassador Jarrar conveyed deep gratitude for Namibia's steadfast supp...","date_modified":"2024-11-28T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/exploring-ict-collaboration-between-namibia-and-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/468510378_1007221671434285_4647270132249369495.jpg\"/><p>H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met today with Hon. Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology of the Republic of Namibia.</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/exploring-ict-collaboration-between-namibia-and-palestine","title":"Exploring ICT Collaboration Between Namibia and Palestine","summary":"H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar met today with Hon. Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology of the Republic of Namibia.","date_modified":"2024-11-28T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/namibia-palestine-solidarity-justice-and-advocacy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/468557776_1007210728102046_4175790398654396546.jpg\"/><p>H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar and Second Secretary Ms. Diana Rumhi met today with Hon. Ms. Yvonne Dausab, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Namibia and the Ministry's legal team, where Ambassador Jarrar expressed gra...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/namibia-palestine-solidarity-justice-and-advocacy","title":"Namibia-Palestine Solidarity: Justice and Advocacy","summary":"H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar and Second Secretary Ms. Diana Rumhi met today with Hon. Ms. Yvonne Dausab, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Namibia and the Ministry's legal team, where Ambassador Jarrar expressed gra...","date_modified":"2024-11-28T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/strengthening-bilateral-relations-between-namibia-and-palestine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/468738469_1007134401443012_176217184682441504_.jpg\"/><p>H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar, accompanied by Second Secretary Ms. Diana Rumhi, held a meeting today with Mr. Eldo Kaiyamo, Director of the Department of Bilateral Relations and Cooperation at the Ministry of Internationa...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/strengthening-bilateral-relations-between-namibia-and-palestine","title":"Strengthening Bilateral Relations Between Namibia and Palestine","summary":"H.E. Ambassador Hanan Jarrar, accompanied by Second Secretary Ms. Diana Rumhi, held a meeting today with Mr. Eldo Kaiyamo, Director of the Department of Bilateral Relations and Cooperation at the Ministry of Internationa...","date_modified":"2024-11-28T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-observes-namibias-historic-general-elections","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/468496173_1006390104850775_798509175538763919_.jpg\"/><p>The State of Palestine Wishes the Republic of Namibia Peaceful and Successful Elections  </p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-observes-namibias-historic-general-elections","title":"Palestine Observes Namibia's Historic General Elections","summary":"The State of Palestine Wishes the Republic of Namibia Peaceful and Successful Elections  ","date_modified":"2024-11-27T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-and-south-africa-mark-international-day-of-solidarity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/468370197_1005175811638871_5974479514440484595.jpg\"/><p>The Embassy of the State of Palestine and the United Nations in South Africa hosted the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at Freedom Park today. The event featured H.E. Ronal...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/palestine-and-south-africa-mark-international-day-of-solidarity","title":"Palestine and South Africa Mark International Day of Solidarity","summary":"The Embassy of the State of Palestine and the United Nations in South Africa hosted the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at Freedom Park today. The event featured H.E. Ronal...","date_modified":"2024-11-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-honours-south-african-legal-team-at-icj-gala-dinner","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/16e099de-ccde-4a80-979a-85c4e03b6e5e/468206447_1004170938406025_4472718357905124258.jpg\"/><p>Ambassador Hanan Jarrar was the guest of honor in the Gala Dinner and recognition awards in honour of the South African legal team at the ICJ, organised by the Congress of Business and Economics at Lakewood Conference Ce...</p>","url":"https://palembassy.co.za/news-and-updates-1/f/amb-jarrar-honours-south-african-legal-team-at-icj-gala-dinner","title":"Amb. Jarrar Honours South African Legal Team at ICJ Gala Dinner","summary":"Ambassador Hanan Jarrar was the guest of honor in the Gala Dinner and recognition awards in honour of the South African legal team at the ICJ, organised by the Congress of Business and Economics at Lakewood Conference Ce...","date_modified":"2024-11-24T13:00:00Z"}]}