Palestinian boy photo wins World Press Photo award

April 17, 2025, 6:20 am

A portrait of a young Palestinian boy, who lost both arms after an Israeli attack in Gaza, has been honored as the World Press Photo of the Year for 2025. The award-winning image, captured by a Qatar‐based Palestinian photographer, powerfully conveys the human cost of conflict and has drawn international attention to the ongoing violence in the region. The recognition underscores the importance of photojournalism in documenting harsh realities and evoking global empathy.


ledevoir.com / Le portrait d’un enfant palestinien amputé remporte le World Press Photo

Originaire de la ville de Gaza, Samar Abu Elouf est la première photographe palestinienne à remporter cet honneur.

winnipegfreepress.com / Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year for 2025

citynews.ca / Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year for 2025

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza was honored Thursday as World Press Photo of the year. The photo, taken by Qatar-based Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times shows 9-year-old...


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