Over 41,000 Displaced, West Bank Palestinians Face Unprecedented Uncertainty

Palestinians in the northern West Bank are deeply vulnerable to the pressures of poverty and multiple militarized operations.

As of July this year, at least 32,590 Palestine refugees have been displaced from refugee camps in the northern West Bank—a result of Israeli militarized operations. Many of their homes and infrastructures in the refugee camps have been damaged or destroyed.

Homeless Overnight

“We were living in our home in Nur Shams Camp [in Tulkarem] when, overnight, we were forced out and not even allowed to take our belongings,” explains Nisreen, the mother of two adolescent boys.

Nisreen and her husband made their way to Bal’a village, about nine kilometres from Nur Shams Camp, and are now living in an old, crumbling stone building. While they are grateful for the roof over their heads, they left nearly everything behind.

Providing Cash Relief

Since January 2025, UNICEF has provided cash assistance to 12,894 people or 2,309 Palestinian families in the West Bank, including 7,307 children and 250 people with disabilities. This cash support allows families to make decisions for themselves about what are their most urgent needs.

“Now I am staying in a temporary house that is not suitable for living, but with cash assistance I was able to make repairs [on it] so my children and I could stay here,” Nisreen explained. “The support from UNICEF helps us meet many needs, including food, water, household supplies, hygiene items, and clothes for the children.”

“As a mother, I also need hygiene items that I cannot always afford, but with this assistance I can provide these necessities for myself and my family,” she continued.

UNICEF with the support of its partner European Union Humanitarian Aid, has additionally given 4,398 people or 741 families e-vouchers for water, sanitation, and hygiene needs as part of its rapid response to the emergency situation since mid-2025.