Fri Apr 18 21:53:36 UTC 2025: ## Gaza Airstrike Survivor’s Portrait Wins World Press Photo of the Year

**AMSTERDAM** – A powerful image of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, a double amputee from Gaza, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 World Press Photo of the Year. The photograph, taken by Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times, depicts Ajjour’s resilience following the loss of both arms in an Israeli airstrike.

Ajjour’s haunting portrait captured the devastating human cost of the conflict. The award recognizes Abu Elouf’s compelling storytelling and the image’s ability to powerfully convey the suffering endured by civilians in Gaza. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ajjour spoke about his hopes for the future, focusing on rebuilding his life and his dream of returning to his home. The win shines a global spotlight on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the lasting impact of the conflict on its young population.

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