Issa Qaraqe

Issa Qaraqe (born; 27 December 1961) is a Palestinian politician who has held various positions in the Palestinian Authority.

Issa Qaraqi
عيسى قراقع
Minister of Prisoners and Prisoners Affairs
In office June 8, 2009 – August 1, 2018
Preceded by	Ashraf al-Ajrami
Succeeded by	Qadri Abu Bakr
President of Palestinian National Library
Incumbent
Assumed office July 29, 2021
Preceded by	Ehab Bessaiso
Member of Palestinian Legislative Council
In office 2006–2009
Personal details
Born	عيسى أحمد عبد الحميد قراقع (Arabic) 27 December 1961 Aida, West Bank
Nationality	Palestinian
Alma mater	Bethlehem University, Birzeit University
Occupation	Politician

Early life and education

He was born on 27 December 1961, in Aida Camp, located in the West Bank. Qaraqi received his bachelor's degree from Bethlehem University and his master's degree in Arabic studies from Birzeit University.^[1]

Career

In 2006, Qaraqi was elected to the Palestinian Legislative Council. He served in this position until 2009 when he was appointed Minister of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs. He held this position until 2018, when he was replaced by Qadri Abu Bakr.^[2]

In July 2021, Qaraqi was appointed as the President of the Palestinian National Library, replacing Ehab Bessaiso.^[3]