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United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) situation report documenting that since the October 2025 ceasefire through February 16, 2026, an additional 853 people have acquired war-induced disabilities including 496 amputations, 186 spinal cord injuries, and 171 traumatic brain injuries. Despite rising needs, assistive devices including prosthetics are classified by Israeli authorities as "dual-use" items severely restricting entry. The security situation in Gaza remains unstable, with humanitarian partners on high alert for potential regional escalation. A total of 72,063 Palestinians have been killed and 171,726 injured since October 2023. A critical source for disability rights researchers and medical practitioners, documenting the post-ceasefire disability crisis including the finding that Israel classifies prosthetics as dual-use items preventing their entry for more than 5,000 amputees. This source is valuable for researchers in disability studies, public health, and humanitarian response, and is essential for anyone documenting the post-ceasefire disability crisis and Israel's dual-use restrictions on assistive devices.
