Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

Medics surround a bloodied young man lying on a stretcher

Israel normalizing war crimes in Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 13 August 2018

Defense minister makes patently false claim that 168 Palestinians slain since outset of Great March of Return all belonged to Hamas. Read more about Israel normalizing war crimes in Gaza

Israel kills medic during Gaza protests

Maureen Clare Murphy 10 August 2018

Abdallah al-Qatati, 22, is third medic slain during Great March of Return protests. Read more about Israel kills medic during Gaza protests

Israel destroys Gaza cultural center

Maureen Clare Murphy 10 August 2018

Obliteration of five-story building followed night of terror for Palestinians families. Read more about Israel destroys Gaza cultural center

Israel bombs Gaza as hospitals run out of fuel

Maureen Clare Murphy 8 August 2018

UN envoy warns of “devastating consequences” if escalation is not contained. Read more about Israel bombs Gaza as hospitals run out of fuel

Activists hold large banner reading Gaza How Much More? with image of burning buildings on it

Israel's innovations in Palestinian despair

Maureen Clare Murphy 7 August 2018

Human rights are non-negotiable. Except in Gaza. Read more about Israel's innovations in Palestinian despair

Gaza man killed as Israel, Hamas reportedly near deal

Maureen Clare Murphy 3 August 2018

Egypt, UN brokering indirect talks to end Gaza blockade. Read more about Gaza man killed as Israel, Hamas reportedly near deal

Israel kills children in Gaza protests

Maureen Clare Murphy 28 July 2018

Palestinian teen killed after fatally stabbing Israeli in West Bank settlement. Read more about Israel kills children in Gaza protests

Israeli army to clear itself of wrongdoing in Gaza slayings

Maureen Clare Murphy 26 July 2018

Protesters died after walking into paths of bullets, internal probe claims. Read more about Israeli army to clear itself of wrongdoing in Gaza slayings

Women and girls mourn over body of youth wrapped in PFLP flags with a wreath placed on his torso

Palestinian child killings spike in 2018

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 July 2018

Teen shot during raid on West Bank refugee camp is latest fatality by Israeli forces. Read more about Palestinian child killings spike in 2018

Photo shows two mourning women wearing black headscarves and dresses

Israel keeps Gaza in a vise

Maureen Clare Murphy 23 July 2018

Life returns to normal in Israel while Gaza hospitals run out of fuel. Read more about Israel keeps Gaza in a vise