This year's Ramadan in the northern West Bank refugee camps has been marked by unprecedented destruction and displacement, altering the cultural and economic fabric of these communities. Streets that once buzzed with communal Iftar dinners and Taraweeh prayers have been transformed into ruins and military zones, revealing the sociopolitical turmoil affecting the area. Displaced families are struggling with the loss and upheaval, reflecting on how deeply the ongoing conflict has altered their lives during a significant cultural period.

According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), approximately 45,000 Palestinians have been displaced since the "Iron Wall" operation in 2025, with over 3,140 instances of demolition and destruction recorded since October 7th. In Tulkarm camp and surrounding areas, around 16,000 Palestinians have been displaced, and 3,300 apartments have been totally or partially destroyed, along with 500 commercial establishments, adding severe strain on economic activity in the region. The full tales of human loss and resilience are echoing through these minimized communities, especially as many families face hardships without their traditional Ramadan gatherings.

In Nur Shams camp, about 11,500 Palestinians have fled toward Tulkarm city, where they have seen 2,900 apartments and 300 commercial structures completely destroyed. Meanwhile, Jenin camp has also been a source of significant displacement, with around 21,000 individuals uprooted, and approximately 1,900 apartments destroyed. This pattern of destruction not only deepens the humanitarian crisis but also reveals the broader implications of an ongoing conflict as customs and collective memories associated with Ramadan become overshadowed by war and survival.