Palestinians in Gaza facing another grim Eid holiday, which starts Tuesday evening. The livestock sector there has been destroyed by the war, and Israel isn't allowing the import of live animals, making the traditional animal sacrifice nearly impossible. Restrictions on border crossings also mean Palestinians are unable to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Palestine's Eid dampened by consequences of war on livestock
France24
May 26, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Palestinians in Gaza facing another grim Eid holiday, which starts Tuesday evening. The livestock sector there has been destroyed by the war, and Israel isn't allowing the import of live animals, making the traditional animal sacrifice nearly impossible. Restrictions on border crossings also mean Palestinians are unable to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca.