Image of Mahmoud Ajjour Who Lost Both Arms in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Won World Press Photo of the Year

Mahmoud Ajjour

The image of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, has become a powerful symbol of war’s human cost and the resilience of its youngest victims. Captured by Palestinian photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf, the photo has been awarded the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year, earning global recognition … Read more