The World Press Photo of the Year has been awarded to Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf for her powerful image depicting Mahmoud Ajjour, a boy severely injured in Gaza. Taken for The New York Times, the photograph captures the emotional weight of war, showcasing Mahmoud's struggles following a devastating explosion that resulted in severe injuries. The executive director of World Press Photo praised the image for its quiet yet deep impact on viewers. The competition received over 59,000 submissions from 141 countries, underscoring the excellence in current photojournalism.
The winning picture of this year's World Press Photo competition, captured by Samar Abu Elouf, highlights the human cost of war in Gaza.
This year's World Press Photo of the Year was awarded to Samar Abu Elouf for her image of Mahmoud Ajjour, a young boy severely injured during an Israeli attack.
Abu Elouf's photograph conveys Mahmoud's suffering and resilience after an explosion left him severely injured, emphasizing the intimate impacts of global conflict.
Joumana El Zein Khoury described the winning image as quiet yet profoundly impactful, capturing both individual suffering and the broader consequences of war.
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