The story behind one grim image of a mother and child in Gaza

By Emily Feng,

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Published August 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM EDT

A photo of a starving child in Gaza has gone viral, with many in Israel claiming it depicts false information.

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Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

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