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Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza

A 64-year-old Palestinian woman, Najia Abu Lehia, is being held in Gaza due to Israel's blockade, preventing her from traveling to Saudi…

Source Al Jazeera AI Summary Updated May 22, 2026

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A 64-year-old Palestinian woman, Najia Abu Lehia, is being held in Gaza due to Israel's blockade, preventing her from traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage. She had planned to perform the pilgrimage with her husband. The Israeli blockade has been in place for years, restricting movement in and out of Gaza.

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