- They originate from Jerusalem, Haifa, Lydd, Ramleh, and the area west of Hebron
Kalandia Camp
Kalandia camp is located within Area C and East Jerusalem, near the main checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem and next to the West Bank Barrier. The construction and expansion of Kalandia Checkpoint and the West Bank Barrier in the early 2000s have significantly affected the economic situation in the camp by isolating it from the Israeli job market and Jerusalem.
Kalandia Checkpoint was originally constructed as a roadblock in 2001. Since that time, it has become the busiest checkpoint in the West Bank in terms of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The checkpoint has a strong military presence and is often the scene of confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians. Israeli forces also conduct frequent operations within Kalandia camp, which have resulted in injuries and fatalities among camp residents. In 2014, two fatalities occurred during Israeli operations, one of which was an UNRWA staff member.
High levels of unemployment, overcrowding, and frequent incursions by Israeli forces negatively affect the social fabric of the camp. The camp has also witnessed a rise in violence and illicit behaviour in recent years as a result of the deteriorating economic conditions.
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REFUGEE CAMPS IN the West Bank
We provide services in 19 Palestine refugee camps in the West Bank. UNRWA does not administer or police the camps, as this is the responsibility of the host authorities.
Quick Facts
Refugees in camps
Official camps
- Kalandia camp was established in 1949
- It sits on 0.42 sq km, with an estimated population density of 35,410 per sq km
Unrwa In Kalandia Camp
Schools
- Four schools serve around 1,600 students
Health Centre
- One health centre provides primary health care including reproductive health, infant and child care, immunizations, screening and medical check-ups and treatment
