Mahmoud Ajjour
Mahmoud Ajjour is a young boy from Gaza who became a symbol of resilience after suffering severe injuries from bombings. His heartbreaking story was captured by photographer Samar Abu Elouf, earning recognition at the 2025 World Press Photo competition, where his image highlighted the impact of war on children.
Born on Jan 01, 2015 (10 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
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Portugal:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli attack.
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Denmark:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a nine-year-old boy who has won the world's most prestigious press photo award for a picture that highlights his condition of missing both arms.
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Indonesia:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a child who lost both arms due to an Israeli rocket explosion in Gaza.
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Indonesia:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a 9-year-old boy who lost his hand due to an Israeli attack in Gaza.
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Denmark:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack.
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France:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a 9-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms while fleeing an Israeli attack in Gaza.
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Malaysia:
Mahmoud Ajjour, a 9-year-old boy from Gaza, lost both hands due to an airstrike and is featured in a poignant photograph awarded the World Press Photo of the Year 2025.
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Luxembourg:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a nine-year-old boy who was severely injured during the Gaza war and lost both arms due to an Israeli airstrike.
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Bolivia:
Mahmoud Ajjour is a 9-year-old boy who lost both arms due to an explosion in Gaza.
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United States:
Nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike and was evacuated to Doha for medical treatment.
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