100,000 Palestinians Face Eviction Risks After Losing Israeli Work Permits Post-Hamas Attack
February 10, 2026
Hanadi Abu Zant has not paid rent on her West Bank flat for nearly a year. She lost her permit to work inside Israel after Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023. When her landlord calls the police, she hides in a mosque. "My biggest fear is being kicked out of my home. Where will we sleep, on the street?" she said, wiping tears.
Hanadi is one of about 100,000 Palestinians whose Israeli work permits were revoked after the October attack that triggered the Gaza war. Without jobs inside Israel, many cannot pay rent and face eviction threats. Their daily lives have turned uncertain and difficult since access to work was cut off. The fear of being homeless looms large as landlords take legal action over unpaid rent.
The revocation of work permits has deepened the crisis in the West Bank, leaving families like Hanadi's trapped in a financial and emotional struggle. With limited options, some are forced to seek refuge in mosques or other shelters to avoid eviction. This mass permit cancellation reflects the broader conflict impact on civilians caught in the aftermath of regional violence.
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