
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.