Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

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Even in death, Shireen Abu Akleh exposes Israel's lies

Maureen Clare Murphy 14 May 2022

Officials struggle to explain journalist’s killing and attack on her funeral. Read more about Even in death, Shireen Abu Akleh exposes Israel's lies

Man holds his hands above his head while standing in crowd around grave with Palestine flag on it

Israel attacks Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral

Maureen Clare Murphy 13 May 2022

Resistance fighters kill Israeli officer near Jenin. Read more about Israel attacks Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral

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Shireen Abu Akleh's blood is on the hands of Israel's "friends"

Maureen Clare Murphy 11 May 2022

Condemnation that’s not backed by consequences only sanctions more deadly violence. Read more about Shireen Abu Akleh's blood is on the hands of Israel's "friends"

Men wearing religious accoutrements walk in front of the Dome of the Rock

Three killed in Israel amid tensions over holy sites

Maureen Clare Murphy 6 May 2022

Hundreds of Jews visit al-Aqsa compound at the urging of nationalist groups. Read more about Three killed in Israel amid tensions over holy sites

Children stand in front of tank on rocky hilltop

Israeli court approves mass forced transfer of Palestinians

Maureen Clare Murphy 5 May 2022

Ruling issued by UK-born judge who lives in West Bank settlement. Read more about Israeli court approves mass forced transfer of Palestinians

Women stand in front of concrete wall and military watchtower

Israel restricts freedom of worship in Jerusalem

Maureen Clare Murphy 29 April 2022

Palestinians face increased repression during Easter and Ramadan. Read more about Israel restricts freedom of worship in Jerusalem

Soldiers stand on bare ground in front of forested hilltop settlement

UN experts press for action over "terror" designations

Maureen Clare Murphy 28 April 2022

Governments urged to increase funding to prominent groups targeted by Israel. Read more about UN experts press for action over "terror" designations

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International justice for Ukraine but not Palestine?

Maureen Clare Murphy 26 April 2022

Moves by chief prosecutor threaten ICC’s credibility. Read more about International justice for Ukraine but not Palestine?

Women in embroidered dresses hold their hands in front of their faces

Israel deploys tear gas drones against al-Aqsa worshippers

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 April 2022

Read more about Israel deploys tear gas drones against al-Aqsa worshippers

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Israel terrorizes Ramadan worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque

Maureen Clare Murphy 15 April 2022

More than 150 Palestinians wounded and 400 arrested in “premeditated and orchestrated attack.” Read more about Israel terrorizes Ramadan worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque