Beit Jibrin Camp

Beit Jibrin is the smallest camp in the West Bank in both size and population. It is also one of the most densely populated camps. The camp is sometimes referred to as al-Azza camp, as many of the residents are members of the Azza family. The camp has one main street, approximately 250 metres long, that runs through the entire camp. In addition to the lack of services and overcrowding, Beit Jibrin suffers from insufficient water and sanitation infrastructure.

Beit Jibrin refugee camp. © 2015 UNRWA Photo by Dominiek Benoot

The camp is located within the Bethlehem municipality and is close to the main checkpoint between Bethlehem and Jerusalem. As Aida camp is only a ten-minute walk away, the two camps are served by the same UNRWA camp services officer, sanitation foreman and social worker. There are no schools or active community-based organizations in Beit Jibrin. Residents instead use the institutions located in Aida camp.