were supported regularly by certain relatives and others within the camp when ‘in need’ or an emergency, such as health costs, occurred. Consequently, with ex-Gazans’ limited access to national social safety nets, moving to a location with weaker familial and other informal support networks was presented as a significant risk, with some interviewees specifying that they would move out only if their parents and extended family also moved. As one young man who had moved with his family from Jerash to Hitteen camp in 2001 explained: Relationships are really strong among people there [in Jerash]. Here [in Hitteen] it's not the same. [...] When I used to live in Jerash, I had a little sister who used to get seizures. My father would be at work and my uncles out; my mum would knock at our neighbours’ to ask the men to take her to the hospital. The men would go and take her as though she was their own child. Here it is not like that 192. Whilst we were told that ‘many’ people leave Jerash camp, some had already tried moving to Amman and Hitteen camp and had returned. In addition to the financial burden of renting accommodation whether outside of camps or in another camp, they all reported missing their community and friends: My son was in Hitteen. […] He tried, he stayed there for two years, and didn’t like it and came back here. He doesn’t know anyone there; here you know people, it’s your home. [Interviewer: Do you see your son often?] Yes, he comes by every day193. In summary, ex-Gazans do move out of Jerash; temporarily for work opportunities elsewhere and permanently, providing important remittances back to the camp. However, for many ex-Gazans in Jerash camp, the costs associated with relocation provide a significant barrier to moving elsewhere (including to other camps). Furthermore, the lack of ownership rights makes investment in property out of camps risky. Additionally, the social and familial networks within the camp provide an important source of support, socially and financially, and thus also plays a role in convincing residents — who say they may wish to leave the camp — to remain in Jerash camp. 192 193 Male, age 23, Hitteen camp, 14 February 2016. Female, age 55, Jerash camp, 31 January 2016. Fafo Report 2019:34 112