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For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims
May 24, 2026
Al Jazeera Online

For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims

For the third year straight, Israel is stopping Muslims from Gaza from going on the Hajj pilgrimage. Many, like Hanan al-Hams, have waited years for this trip. She said, "I lost my son, my home was destroyed." Entry and exit from Gaza are controlled by Israel, making travel nearly impossible.