Palestinian National Library

The Palestinian National Library (المكتبة الوطنية الفلسطينية) was a national library located in Ramallah, in the West Bank, before it was reportedly destroyed by Israel in 2023 during their ongoing war against Hamas. It was also known as the National Library of Palestine. It was established in 2019 and located in Surda, a village near Ramallah. The library covered an area of 4,700 square meters and served as a repository of Palestinian cultural heritage and knowledge.

Ehab Bessaiso was the last chairperson of the Palestinian National Library, having taken over in 2019. The library was a member of the [[International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions] from January 2023 until its destruction.

The library's collection included books, journals, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials related to Palestinian history, culture, and society. The library also collected materials related to the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian diaspora. It was the largest library in Palestine and held more than 200,000 books and other items.

The Palestinian National Library faced various challenges throughout its existence, including limited funding, staffing, and resources.