Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

Two women brace another woman as they kneel next to a shrouded body

At least 830 killed in “more aggressive” Israeli offensive

Maureen Clare Murphy 26 March 2025

Humanitarian aid blocked at Gaza crossings for more than three weeks in longest denial of relief yet. Read more about At least 830 killed in “more aggressive” Israeli offensive

A woman sits on the floor leaning against a wall next to the shrouded bodies of several children

Israel kills 110 as minister threatens "total destruction" in Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 March 2025

Hamas accuses Tel Aviv of attempting to impose surrender agreement. Read more about Israel kills 110 as minister threatens "total destruction" in Gaza

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Israel resumes genocidal attacks on Gaza, killing 400

Maureen Clare Murphy 18 March 2025

Hospitals struggle to cope with casualties and fuel shortages hinder rescue efforts. Read more about Israel resumes genocidal attacks on Gaza, killing 400

Crowd of men and boys put their arms up in the air

Qatar announces Gaza ceasefire deal

Maureen Clare Murphy 15 January 2025

Palestinians celebrate agreement paving way to end brutal war. Read more about Qatar announces Gaza ceasefire deal

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Is UN torture expert overlooking Israeli abuses?

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 December 2024

Palestinian human rights groups say they’ve been ignored by Alice Jill Edwards. Read more about Is UN torture expert overlooking Israeli abuses?

Day 432: Remembering Refaat Alareer with Yousef Aljamal and Helena Cobban

Maureen Clare Murphy 14 December 2024

Gaza resists as Syrian state collapses. Read more about Day 432: Remembering Refaat Alareer with Yousef Aljamal and Helena Cobban

A protester holds a sign with a Palestine flag and mug shot of Netanyahu readingg "ICC justice for Bibi"

Can the ICC survive its arrest warrant for Netanyahu?

Maureen Clare Murphy 27 November 2024

Western states might destroy the court to preserve Israeli impunity. Read more about Can the ICC survive its arrest warrant for Netanyahu?

Day 404: "If Palestine wins, we all win"

Maureen Clare Murphy 16 November 2024

Craig Mohkiber on the test of international law in Palestine and resisting genocide under Trump. Read more about Day 404: "If Palestine wins, we all win"

Israel committing "gravest international crimes" in north Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 14 November 2024

Israel attacked shelters in Beit Hanoun after they received aid for the first time in a month. Read more about Israel committing "gravest international crimes" in north Gaza

Banning UNRWA is a new way to kill children, aid groups warn

Maureen Clare Murphy 30 October 2024

Israeli move will likely “see the collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza.” Read more about Banning UNRWA is a new way to kill children, aid groups warn