Israel Blocks Gaza Muslims from Hajj for Third Consecutive Year

For the third year in a row, Israel has closed its border to Gaza-bound Muslims, preventing them from participating in the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca as millions gather.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/24/for-third-year-in-a-row-israel-blocks-hajj-pilgrimage-for-gaza-muslims?traffic_source=rss

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