UNDP sets up tents near Gaza's 'Yellow Line' for displaced Palestinians

Officials are setting up tents near the "Yellow Line" provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Palestinians who have been forced to leave their homes due to Israeli attacks in Khan Yunis, Palestine on April 05, 2026. The camp was designed to house 280 families who were forced to flee from Rafah, which is entirely under occupation, and 150 fiberglass units were delivered to the area with limited transit permission from Israel.

Displacement crisis

The "Yellow Line" represents a de facto boundary inside Gaza where Israeli forces have established control, separating Israeli-controlled zones from areas where Palestinians are allowed to stay. The new camp highlights the ongoing displacement crisis in Gaza, where most of the population has been forced from their homes due to Israeli military operations.

Rafah under occupation

Rafah, from which these families fled, remains entirely under Israeli occupation. Since the war began, Israel has maintained control over the Rafah crossing with Egypt, severely restricting Palestinian movement. The limited transit permission for aid materials reflects the tight Israeli control over all humanitarian access.

Humanitarian context

The UNDP's involvement in providing shelter comes as Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis following two years of war. The UN estimates reconstruction costs at around $70 billion, with 90% of civilian infrastructure destroyed. Despite an October 2025 ceasefire, Israel continues daily violations that have killed 716 Palestinians since the truce took effect.