What countries have Palestinian refugees?

Most Palestinian refugees live in or near 68 Palestinian refugee camps across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Why are Palestinian refugees in Syria?

Due to the civil war in Syria that commenced in 2011, many Palestinians in Syria have been displaced, either within Syria itself or they have fled the country. According to UNRWA, more than half a million Palestinians resided in refugee camps in Syria before the war started.

Why are there Palestinian refugee camps?

Palestinian refugee camps are camps set up by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to accommodate Palestinian refugees registered with UNRWA, who fled or were expelled during the 1948 Palestinian exodus after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War or in the …

How is Syria helping Palestine?

Cash assistance and food aid by the Agency are often the only fixed support they get. In neighboring Jordan and Lebanon, a total of 45,500 Palestinian refugees from Syria receive health, education, social services and cash assistance from UNRWA to help cover their basic needs.

How many Palestinian refugees are there in Lebanon?

Currently, the number of Palestine refugees in Lebanon is approximately 192,000 (174,422 Palestine refugees in Lebanon and 17,706 Palestine refugees from Syria).

How close is Syria to Palestine?

Distance from Syria to Palestine The shortest distance (air line) between Syria and Palestine is 266.86 mi (429.47 km). The shortest route between Syria and Palestine is 358.03 mi (576.19 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 8h 24min.

Does Lebanon accept refugees?

As of 2020, the Lebanese government estimates their country hosts 1.5 million Syrian refugees. Close to 300,000 Palestinian refugees also live in Lebanon. In the face of poverty, war and political instability, Lebanon works with key international organizations such as Anera to give these refugees a place to live.

Why are refugees going to Lebanon?

As a result of the civil war in Syria commencing in 2011 between the government of President Bashar al‑Assad and rebel groups, refugees began entering Lebanon in large numbers, and quickly. This sudden influx of refugees has resulted in the overpopulation of existing camps and cities as well a drain on resources.