Gaza hosts eight Palestinian refugee camps, established in the aftermath of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war to accommodate Palestinian refugees who were expelled or fled from their homes [1, 8, 13]

Millions of registered refugees currently live in these camps, which are often overcrowded

Residents face high levels of poverty, unemployment, and a severe shortage of clean water

Many depend on food and cash assistance provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) [1, 3, 8]

List and Description of Camps:

Al-Shati Camp (Beach Camp): Located in the western part of Gaza City

Jabalia Camp: The largest camp in Gaza, situated in the northern part of the Gaza Strip [6, 7]

Nuseirat Camp: A densely populated camp located in the central Gaza Strip [1, 4]

Bureij Camp: Situated in central Gaza, adjacent to Nuseirat and Maghazi camps [1, 3]

Maghazi Camp: Located near Bureij and Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip [1, 2]

Deir al-Balah Camp: The smallest refugee camp in Gaza [1, 5]

Khan Yunis Camp: Situated in the southern Gaza Strip [1, 2]

Rafah Camp: Located at the far south of the Gaza Strip, on the border with Egypt [1, 9]

Living Conditions

Refugees in these camps face severe challenges

Overcrowding and limited infrastructure contribute to difficult living conditions

Access to basic services such as clean water, healthcare, and education is often constrained, making UNRWA assistance vital for survival.