Reuters’ Mohammed Salem’s photograph of a Palestinian woman cradling her niece’s body amidst conflict in Gaza won the 2024 World Press Photo of the Year. The image captures Inas Abu Maamar grieving as she holds 5-year-old Saly, a victim of an Israeli strike. Salem’s humility overshadowed his celebration, emphasizing the image’s poignant message on the toll of war, particularly on children. Rickey Rogers, Reuters’ Global Editor for Pictures and Video, highlighted Salem’s hope that the award would raise awareness of war’s human impact.