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Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza
Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in GazaNewsFeedFor years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband. But before they could make the pilgrimage, her husband died during Israel’s war on Gaza. Now, as millions journey to Mecca, thousands like her are stranded in Gaza.Published On 22 May 2026
Blockade Denies Gaza Residents Hajj Pilgrimage for Third Year
For the third consecutive year, Palestinians trapped in the Gaza Strip remain entirely cut off from performing the Hajj pilgrimage due to Israel's ongoing military offensive and strict blockade. With the Rafah crossing and other vital borders firmly sealed, thousands of hopeful pilgrims have been indefinitely stripped of their ability to fulfill a central pillar […]
Gaza war denies Palestinians dream to go to Hajj
For a third consecutive year, Gaza's war denies Palestinians Hajj and shatters elderly dreams (Getty image) As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj, Palestinians in Gaza mark three years of being unable to perform the pilgrimage due to Israeli genocidal war and ongoing border closures.
