Issa Qaraqe Explained

Issa Qaraqi
Native Name:عيسى قراقع
Office1:Minister of Prisoners and Prisoners Affairs
Termstart1:June 8, 2009
Termend1:August 1, 2018
Predecessor1:Ashraf al-Ajrami
Successor1:Qadri Abu Bakr
Office2:President of Palestinian National Library
Termstart2:July 29, 2021
Predecessor2:Ehab Bessaiso
Office3:Member of Palestinian Legislative Council
Termstart3:2006
Termend3:2009
Birth Name:عيسى أحمد عبد الحميد قراقع (Arabic)
Birth Date:27 December 1961
Birth Place:Aida, West Bank
Nationality:Palestinian
Alma Mater:Bethlehem University, Birzeit University
Occupation:Politician

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

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]

Notes and References

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