Cairo now houses tens of thousands of Palestinians who fled the war in Gaza, with few job prospects, dwindling savings and no way to put their children in the local public schools.
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Soaring Temperatures and Profit Seekers Amplify Dangers on the Hajj
“The halls felt like they were on fire,” one Jordanian woman said of her accommodations after she opted to take a cheaper travel package for “unregistered” pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
Critically Ill Children Allowed to Leave Gaza for First Time Since May
Israel said the operation was carried out in coordination with the U.S. and others, and that 68 people, including sick and injured patients and their escorts, were allowed to leave.
Critically ill children were allowed to leave Gaza for the first time since May.
The Israeli military said the operation was carried out in coordination with the U.S., Egypt and the international community. In all, 68 people — sick and injured patients and their escorts — were allowed to leave, the military said.
Over 1,300 Pilgrim Deaths Put Spotlight on Underbelly of Hajj Industry
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.
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.