[1] According to the 1997 Census, 141 of the 148 residents of Ein Shibli were registered refugees, the highest percentage of any non-refugee camp locality.
In this area, the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) exercises full control over civil matters, while Israel retains ultimate responsibility for security.
In Area C, Palestinian construction and land management are restricted unless authorized or permitted by the Israeli Civil Administration.
[1] Since the October 7th attack, residents of Ein Shibil have faced increasing harassment and violence from local Israeli settlers.
[1] Ein Shibli lacks a public sewerage network, leading to the use of unhygienic cesspits for wastewater disposal.