Terms of Reference: Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Technical Working Group (TWG) in the Gaza Strip
The most common HLP issues identified in Gaza encompass a range of challenges.
HLP Technical Working Group
Overview
HLP Technical Working Group for the Gaza Strip is led by the NRC and UN-Habitat as Co-Chairs. It sits under the Legal Task Force (LTF) and therefore under the broader umbrella of the Protection Cluster.
Approach
The HLP TWG has adopted a phased approach, prioritizing addressing the immediate humanitarian needs, while also laying the groundwork for longer-term recovery and rebuilding of HLP systems in the Gaza Strip. The challenge is to strike a balance between an effective emergency response while not causing harm. The HLP TWG`s activities are tailored to the evolving context and needs on the ground.
Objectives
The HLP TWG for the Gaza Strip objectives are to provide a coordination platform to actively engage humanitarian and development partners across all sectors, identify and prioritize critical HLP needs and gaps, develop HLP strategies and response plans, provide technical guidance and expert advice, build capacity of humanitarian actors and local authorities, and undertake strategic advocacy on HLP issues.
HLP TWG for Gaza - Key documents
Capacity Statement - Housing, Land and Property Technical Working Group (HLP TWG) - Gaza
The 2023 escalation in the Gaza Strip has caused unprecedented scale of destruction and displacement. Eight months into the conflict over 1.7 million people, 83% of the population have been displaced, many several times.
Latest updates
ReliefWeb results
occupied Palestinian territory
Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Technical Working Group Meeting 31st March 2026 (online) - Minutes of meeting (6th of April)
Key actions: • HLP TWG to circulate the Strategy framework draft and invitation. • HLP TWG to circulate the RHUs presentation and material presented by the Shelter cluster. • HLP TWG to circulate the Sweep dashboard from Site Management…
occupied Palestinian territory
HLP Legal Aid Service Provision Survey Findings Report (11 March 2026)
The Legal Task Force (LTF) launched a consultative survey to inform its inputs into the UN-Habitat Strategic Framework on Housing, Land and Property (HLP) in the Gaza Strip. The survey was designed to collect field-level information…
occupied Palestinian territory
Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Verification Guide for Gaza - Quick Reference for Humanitarian Actors (30 March 2026)
This guide helps non-legal humanitarian staff (i.e. Shelter, WASH, CCCM actors) understand land types, ownership / usage rights, and documentation in Gaza before implementing interventions.
Legislation Relevant to Land and Property Administration in the Gaza Strip
HLP in Gaza Strip
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If your organization is interested in joining the Gaza HLP Technical Working Group or learning more about its activities, please contact the Gaza HLP TWG Coordinator at ps.hlptwgcoordinator@nrc.no