Photo of Gaza child wins world press photo award, portraying pain and resilience
Apr 18, 2025 #Gaza #MahmoudAjjour #WorldPressPhoto
A haunting image of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both arms in an Israeli attack on
Apr 18, 2025 #Gaza #MahmoudAjjour #WorldPressPhoto
A haunting image of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both arms in an Israeli attack on Gaza City last year, has received a prestigious World Press Photo Award in the Netherlands. The photo, capturing both devastation and strength, has brought international attention to the toll of war on Gaza’s children.
Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Amsterdam.
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