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A moment of joy for a boy who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike

Mahmoud Ajjour became the face of Palestinian children’s suffering when a photo of him won the World Press award. NBC News speaks with the boy and his mother about his recovery.
world press photo winner Mahmoud Ajjour (9), who was injured during an Israeli attack on Gaza City in March 2024, finds refuge and medical help in Qatar. Doha, Qatar, 28 June 2024.
world press photo winner Mahmoud Ajjour (9), who was injured during an Israeli attack on Gaza City in March 2024, finds refuge and medical help in Qatar. Doha, Qatar, 28 June 2024.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say

Israel has vowed to intensify attacks across Gaza and occupy large “security zones” in the strip.
Image: PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-GAZA
Image: PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-GAZA

Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms in Israeli strike named press photo of the year

The haunting picture of 9-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour was taken by Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf.
world press photo winner Mahmoud Ajjour (9), who was injured during an Israeli attack on Gaza City in March 2024, finds refuge and medical help in Qatar. Doha, Qatar, 28 June 2024.
world press photo winner Mahmoud Ajjour (9), who was injured during an Israeli attack on Gaza City in March 2024, finds refuge and medical help in Qatar. Doha, Qatar, 28 June 2024.

Iran parades missiles through the streets in a show of force as nuclear talks ramp up

The Islamic Republic displayed its military might, parading thousands of troops through the streets of the capital, Tehran, along with military hardware.
Soldiers marching.
Soldiers marching.

U.S. strike on a fuel port in Yemen kills at least 58, Houthi media says

Houthi-run Al Masirah TV said the strike was one of the deadliest since the U.S. began its attacks on the Iran-backed militants in Yemen.
Yemen US Airstrikes
Yemen US Airstrikes

Israeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall

Egyptian mediators have been trying to revive the January ceasefire deal, which broke down when Israel resumed airstrikes and sent ground troops back into Gaza.
Relatives of Abir Srour, killed in an Israeli strike, mourn over her shrouded body during her funeral at the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia, Gaza, on April 17, 2025.
Relatives of Abir Srour, killed in an Israeli strike, mourn over her shrouded body during her funeral at the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia, Gaza, on April 17, 2025.

Aid groups describe dire conditions in Gaza as Israel says there is no shortage of aid

“In terms of humanitarian supplies ... to say dwindling would be putting it nicely,” Liz Allcock of Medical Aid for Palestinians, who is in Gaza, told NBC News.
Palestinian kids collect food.
Palestinian kids collect food.

Palestinian medic missing since deadly IDF attack on convoy is being detained by Israel, Red Cross says

Assad al-Nassasra's fate had remained unknown since he was targeted along with other Palestine Red Crescent Society medics in Rafah.
A Red Crescent ambulance with its emergency lights flashing drives toward a fire truck and other ambulances in Rafah, Gaza
A Red Crescent ambulance with its emergency lights flashing drives toward a fire truck and other ambulances in Rafah, Gaza

Hamas has 'lost contact' with group holding American Israeli hostage Edan Alexander

Edan Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey, was doing voluntary service with Israel’s military when he was taken hostage Oct. 7, 2023.
Relatives and supporters hold placards of Israeli hostages, including Edan Alexander, in Tel Aviv on Dec. 30, 2023.
Relatives and supporters hold placards of Israeli hostages, including Edan Alexander, in Tel Aviv on Dec. 30, 2023.

Ex-Israeli military and spy agency leaders say Netanyahu should end 'political' war in Gaza

“The targets of Netanyahu are different than the targets of the society," one former spy chief told NBC News.
Danny Yatom,David Bohbot
Danny Yatom,David Bohbot

Children in Gaza struggle to survive amid bombs and aid blockade

Video captured by NBC News’ crew showed children crowding around a soup kitchen, desperate to bring food home to their families.
Osama Al-Raqab is seen with his ribs jutting out, and next to him a hand holds out a cellphone photo showing a photo of him when he was a normal child's weight
Osama Al-Raqab is seen with his ribs jutting out, and next to him a hand holds out a cellphone photo showing a photo of him when he was a normal child's weight
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