 Hadi was born in Nablus but has spent most of his life in Jerusalem.He holds a Ph.D. from the School of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom.He has devoted most of his life to academic research and dialogue, as well as the publication of this research with the aim of providing a deep understanding of Palestinian issues, past and present – the land, the people, their rights and their leadership – to interested audiences in the region and beyond.