Gaza Ceasefire Leaves Disabled Residents Without Prior Care Levels

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian groups has taken hold, yet living conditions across Gaza remain dire. The situation is especially acute for Palestinians with complex disabilities, who no longer receive the same level of care available before the war.

Medical and rehabilitation services for people with complex disabilities have been sharply reduced since the fighting ended. Aid organizations report that specialized equipment, medications, and trained personnel remain scarce inside the territory.

Before the war, many residents with disabilities relied on regular clinic visits, physical therapy, and imported assistive devices. Those services have not returned at previous volumes, according to field assessments conducted after the ceasefire.

Humanitarian teams continue to document gaps in care and are preparing additional assessments in the coming weeks.