Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid to become full envoy after carrying out role of ‘ambassador — head of mission’
Formal diplomatic relations between the Republic and the state of Palestine were established on September 29th of this year through an exchange of diplomatic notes.
It had been represented in the Republic by the Palestinian mission, headed by Dr Wahba Abdalmajid who carried out the role of “ambassador — head of mission”.Woman suing Conor McGregor over alleged sexual assault says he was ‘not taking no for an answer’The upgrade in status of the Palestinian mission to that of a resident embassy means that the diplomatic mission will now enjoy the full range of privileges and immunities applicable under the Vienna Convention.
Following recognition of the state of Palestine by the Republic — Spain and Norway in May — ambassadors from the three European countries were summoned for a demarché at the Israeli foreign affairs ministry. Following recognition of the Palestinian state, Israel’s government recalled its ambassador to Dublin “for consultations” and has said subsequently that Dana Erlich will not return until relations between the two states improve substantially.
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