Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

Six killed as Netanyahu throws match onto Jerusalem powder keg

Maureen Clare Murphy 21 July 2017

Three Palestinians shot dead in Jerusalem and three Israelis fatally stabbed in settlement. Read more about Six killed as Netanyahu throws match onto Jerusalem powder keg

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Why is UN pushing for Gaza's surrender?

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 July 2017

There is no escaping that humanitarian catastrophe is one of Israel’s design. Read more about Why is UN pushing for Gaza's surrender?

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Police, assailants killed in Jerusalem attack, youth slain in raid

Maureen Clare Murphy 14 July 2017

EU, UN silent on lethal Israeli assaults on refugee camps. Read more about Police, assailants killed in Jerusalem attack, youth slain in raid

Palestinian youths killed during Israeli raid

Maureen Clare Murphy 12 July 2017

Four Palestinians, including a baby, have died from Israeli fire in last week. Read more about Palestinian youths killed during Israeli raid

Video: Gaza's gaping wound

Maureen Clare Murphy 8 July 2017

Nearly 150 families lost three or more members during Israel’s summer 2014 onslaught. Read more about Video: Gaza's gaping wound

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Israeli commander killed while pretending to be Palestinian assailant

Maureen Clare Murphy 6 July 2017

Deadly incident occurred during training simulation at Hebron checkpoint. Read more about Israeli commander killed while pretending to be Palestinian assailant

Soldiers unscathed in "attack" that leaves Palestinian dead

Maureen Clare Murphy 21 June 2017

Israeli army arrests father of man shot dead at checkpoint. Read more about Soldiers unscathed in "attack" that leaves Palestinian dead

Campaign of collective punishment after Jerusalem attack

Maureen Clare Murphy 19 June 2017

Tightened Israeli restrictions affect more than 250,000 Palestinians. Read more about Campaign of collective punishment after Jerusalem attack

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian protester in Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 8 June 2017

Fadi al-Najjar, 25, shot in stomach days after Palestinian fatally wounded by security guard in Israel. Read more about Israeli forces kill Palestinian protester in Gaza

"She should die": Israelis taunt critically wounded Palestinian girl

Maureen Clare Murphy 1 June 2017

Nouf Aqab Infayat, 16, shot after allegedly stabbing and lightly injuring soldier. Read more about "She should die": Israelis taunt critically wounded Palestinian girl