Nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, a victim of an Israeli drone attack, reflects on his traumatic experience after losing both arms. The image of his suffering won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year. Currently in Doha, Qatar for treatment, Ajjour's recollection reveals the shock of his injuries and the mental toll it has taken, particularly due to surgeries performed without anesthesia in Gaza's medical crisis. His story symbolizes the painful reality faced by countless children affected by ongoing conflict.
I thought I had simply fallen. But I found myself on the ground, exhausted, and wondering what had happened. In reality, one arm flew off...
I started crying. I was very sad, and my mental state was very bad. They performed surgery on me while I was awake, I couldn't bear the pain.
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