Embassy of the State Palestine to the Slovak Republic

Press Releases

Statement on the return of mr. Peter Švestka

Statement on the return of mr. Peter Švestka

The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Slovakia is very happy about the return of Mr. Peter Švestka to his homeland, Slovakia, and we wish him and all the participants in the steadfastness convoy safety, especially those who are still being held by the Israeli occupation authorities. The State of Palestine has expressed its position on this issu…

Slovakia joins Danish initiative on healthcare in the occupied Palestinian territories

Slovakia joins Danish initiative on healthcare in the occupied Palestinian territories

Slovakia joins Danish initiative on healthcare in the occupied Palestinian territoriesThe Embassy of the State of Palestine warmly thanks the Slovak Republic for joining the Danish-led initiative calling for access to healthcare in the occupied Palestinian territories.By signing this important joint statement, Slovakia has once again demonstrated i…

Expression of Appreciation to the Slovak Republic for supporting the statehood of Palestine in the UN

Expression of Appreciation to the Slovak Republic for supporting the statehood of Palestine in the UN

The Embassy of the State of Palestine in the Slovak Republic extends its sincere gratitude to the Government of the Slovak Republic for voting in favour of the resolution on endursment of the New York the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, adopted by the Uni…

Negotiations of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Geneva

Negotiations of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Geneva

On the sidelines of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, Dr. Varsen Aghabekyan Shaheen, met with the Foreign Minister of Slovakia, Mr. Juraj Blanár, where they discussed the current developments in Palestine and the challenges facing international law in light of double st…

Press Statement by PLO executive Committee member Dr. Saeb Erekat on the release of the UN Commission of Inquiry Report

Press Statement by PLO executive Committee member Dr. Saeb Erekat on the release of the UN Commission of Inquiry Report

24.06.2015...On this day, we have received the conclusion of the work and submission of the report of the Commission of Inquiry mandated to investigate violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the occupied State of Palestine, including East Jerusalem, and particularly in the Gaza Strip. The State of Palestine will review the…

Palestine’s First Communication of Information to the ICC Regarding Violations of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law

Palestine’s First Communication of Information to the ICC Regarding Violations of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law

30.06.2015Questions and AnswersPalestine’s First Communication of Information to the International Criminal Court Regarding Violations of International Humanitarian and Human Rights LawOn June 25th, 2015, the State of Palestine will officially present an initial batch of information to the International Criminal Court in order to assist with its pr…

South African Runner wins annual Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem

South African Runner wins annual Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem

4.4.2016BDS South Africa joins other NGOs and South Africans in congratulating South African runner Mervin Steenkamp for winning this year’s Palestine Marathon. The run, held annually since 2012, takes place in the Holy Town of Bethlehem in Palestine with over 4000 runners. The marathon has an over 45 percent female participation with runners and t…

VICTORY BOYCOTT AS G4S ANNOUNCES ISRAEL WITHDRAWAL FOLLOWING FOUR-YEAR BDS CAMPAIGN

VICTORY BOYCOTT AS G4S ANNOUNCES ISRAEL WITHDRAWAL FOLLOWING FOUR-YEAR BDS CAMPAIGN

25.4.2016G4S Security, the world’s largest security firm, announced last month its plans to end all business with Israel within the next 12 to 24 months. The company has been the focus of a global (including South African) BDS boycott due to - among other - its involvement in the Israeli prison system, torture centres, detention facilities, Israeli…