‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive
Summary
Hakim Mar’i and his family are struggling to survive after being displaced from the Tulkarem refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The camp was emptied during an Israeli military operation, and the family now faces poverty, multiple moves, and lack of medical care.Key Facts
- The Tulkarem refugee camp in the West Bank was emptied by Israeli forces over 20 months ago in a military operation.
- Hakim Mar’i suffered a severe leg injury and cannot work or access medical treatment.
- His family has had to move four times since January 2025 and struggles to pay rent and buy food.
- The original family home was destroyed by the Israeli military to make way for a road.
- The displaced family faces ongoing eviction threats and debts.
- Over 33,000 Palestinians were displaced from refugee camps in the northern West Bank during this operation.
- Military orders prevent displaced families from returning to the camps.
- The Mar’i family was originally displaced from al-Khudayra (Hadera) in 1948, living as refugees for generations.
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