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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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.
14 Jordanians Die in Intense Heat During Hajj Pilgrimage
The pilgrims died as a result of exposure to extreme sun and heat, Jordan’s official news agency said, as hundreds of thousands poured into Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the Muslim holy trip.
Hamas and Israel Face Pressure to Embrace Cease-Fire Adopted by U.N.
Despite positive statements and international urging, neither of the warring parties accepted a U.S.-backed plan to halt the war in Gaza, let displaced Palestinians go home and free hostages.
U.N. Passes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution as Blinken Presses Israel and Hamas
The Security Council endorsed a U.S.-backed plan, while Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited the Middle East to lobby for it, but Hamas and Israel were noncommittal.
Blinken to Visit Israel and Three Arab States Next Week
The U.S. secretary of state is expected to visit Israel, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan over three days.
Iran’s Use of Axis of Resistance Likely to Persist After Crash
The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is not expected to affect the actions of groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, which are vital to Iran’s power.
U.S. and Israel Struggle With Clashing Visions on Ending Gaza War
The Biden administration wants to focus on a cease-fire and rebuilding Gaza, but Israel’s leader is pushing a new offensive.
Blinken Turns Up Pressure on Hamas to Accept Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
“The time is now,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken declared, urging Hamas to accept the terms of a proposed truce. He also made clear that he expected more from Israel.
Blinken Is in Jordan to Discuss Aid for Gaza
The U.S. secretary of state’s visit to Jordan comes as the Biden administration tries to pressure Hamas to accept a deal that would result in a temporary cease-fire in the war in Gaza and the release of some hostages.