Issa Qaraqe

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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 byAshraf al-Ajrami
Succeeded byQadri Abu Bakr
President of Palestinian National Library
Assumed office
July 29, 2021
Preceded byEhab 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
NationalityPalestinian
Alma materBethlehem University, Birzeit University
OccupationPolitician

Early life and education

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "عيسى قراقع". www.aljazeera.net.
  2. ^ "Issa Qaraqi, Palestinian Authority: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com.
  3. ^ "Japan photographer gifts Palestine library rare historical pictures". March 3, 2022.