Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp

Basic Information

Type

Refugee Camp

Governorate

Hebron

Region

West Bank - Southern

Historical Significance

Al-Fawwar is one of eight official UNRWA refugee camps in the West Bank, serving as a living testament to the ongoing displacement of Palestinians since the 1948 Nakba. The camp's residents trace their origins to villages ethnically cleansed during the creation of Israel. Al-Fawwar has been a focal point of resistance during both Intifadas, and its residents face daily reminders of occupation through nearby settlements, military patrols, and movement restrictions. The camp's overcrowding — with over 12,000 residents in 0.27 km² — exemplifies the conditions faced by Palestinian refugees across the West Bank and Gaza.