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The Story Behind a Famous Photo of a Starving Child in Gaza

State of the World from NPR

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The Heart-Wrenching Story Behind a Striking Photo from Gaza

This chapter explores the tragic story of 18-month-old Mohamed El Motawak, whose photo symbolizes the malnutrition crisis in Gaza exacerbated by military restrictions. It highlights the misinformation surrounding his condition and sheds light on the broader humanitarian issues affecting children in the region.

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