“A Mother’s Farewell: A Human Cry Against Genocide”

Photographer

Abdelrahman Alkahlout

Category

Minimalist Photography - Human Emotions

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region

Palestinian Territory Occupied

In the depths of a hospital echoing with cries and anguish, a Palestinian mother cradles her child, who ascended to martyrdom in her arms after an Israeli airstrike. Her face reflects a harrowing blend of heartbreak that tears at her soul and an eternal love that speaks in silence. Her eyes carry the weight of an unending war, while the details of the moment encapsulate raw humanity, where despair intertwines with love. This image captures the highest form of maternal sacrifice in the face of relentless cruelty, documenting the painful reality of genocide and the profound grief etched into the hearts of Palestinian mothers who have lost their children. It stands as a testament to a recurring tragedy that defies the essence of humanity.

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