More than 1,300 people died, and a Saudi official said most of them were not registered for the pilgrimage. That left them with little protection from the heat.
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After Hajj Deaths, Egypt Suspends 16 Companies
The action against 16 tour companies came as governments look into whether many travelers were not properly registered to make the journey into the desert.
Hundreds of Hajj Pilgrims Reported Dead Amid Extreme Heat
Searing heat in Saudi Arabia appeared to at least contribute to many of the deaths.
Who Is Ibrahim al-Organi, Accused of Charging Palestinians to Escape Gaza?
Ibrahim al-Organi has close connections with the Egyptian government, diplomats say, and he has multiple business interests in Gaza.
When the Only Escape From War in Gaza Is to Buy a Way Out
For many Palestinians, securing approval to exit the territory is possible only after raising thousands of dollars to pay middlemen or an Egyptian company.
Dozens Die as Intense Heat Grips Mecca During Hajj Pilgrimage
Reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa suggest that dozens of people died during this year’s pilgrimage as temperatures soared.
Israel’s Seizure of Gaza Border Zone Strains Ties With Egypt
Israel defied ominous Egyptian warnings and took control of the Philadelphi Corridor, but the reaction from Egypt, which wants to maintain its security cooperation with Israel, has been muted.
What We Know About the Latest Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal
President Biden outlined a road map put forward by Israel that would begin with an immediate, temporary cease-fire and work toward a permanent end to the war and the reconstruction of Gaza.
Israel Pushes Deeper Into Rafah, but Gaza Exit Plan Remains Unclear
The Israeli military withdrew its forces from the northern town of Jabaliya in Gaza on Friday, leaving behind scenes of devastation, returning residents said.
Egypt Faces Hard Choices After Israeli Seizure of Gaza’s Southern Border
Egypt’s government is weighing its “cornerstone” relationship with Israel against the economic damage the war in Gaza is inflicting and against the domestic outrage over the devastation there.