How Israel's war on Gaza has made Hajj an unreachable dream
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-05-19 14:33 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Middle East, Military & Defence, War & Conflict
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While thousands of Muslims prepare to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, Palestinians in Gaza have been deprived yet again of the opportunity to fulfill one of the five pillars of Islam, as Israel retains control over the Rafah border.
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