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Israel Blocks Third Consecutive Year Hajj Pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims Over Security Concerns
For the third consecutive year, Israel has blocked a Hajj pilgrimage for thousands of Muslims from Gaza, including 3,000 Palestinians who were scheduled to travel to Mecca in 2024.
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Israel has blocked Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims for the third year in a row, cancelling the travel plans of over 3,000 Palestinians scheduled to attend the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in 2024. This decision comes despite Hanan al-Hams' lifelong dream to perform the sacred ritual. The blockade has caused significant hardship and disappointment among Gaza's Muslim community. The reasons behind Israel's actions are unclear.
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