The article discusses the displacement of Palestinian refugees inside Israel following the 1948 War.  Some Palestinians found refuge in nearby villages where they had relatives and family.  Religion also played a role in the choice of shelter village, especially for the displaced Christian minority.  Economic considerations also influenced the choice of shelter village, especially in the 1950s when the displaced Palestinians realized that the period of displacement would not be short.  The author also discusses the role of Israeli policy affecting the choice of shelter village.  The article analyzes the social, economic, and political aspects of life in the shelter village and the evolution of the notion of return to the villages of origin.