Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

Body of journalist, wrapped in a Palestinian flag, is carried by a crowd of people with his protective helmet resting on him

"Gaza is about to explode," warns UN envoy

Maureen Clare Murphy 26 April 2018

Israel has injured more Palestinians in Gaza during the past month than in the preceding three years combined. Read more about "Gaza is about to explode," warns UN envoy

Civilians killed in ongoing bombing of Yarmouk

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 April 2018

Syrian army aims to take back control of camp from Islamic State. Read more about Civilians killed in ongoing bombing of Yarmouk

Two Gaza protesters die from their wounds

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 April 2018

Video shows deaf protester was shot in head when his back was turned to Israeli soldiers. Read more about Two Gaza protesters die from their wounds

Landscape view of protesters against thick plumes of smoke from burning tires

Israel kills child and crushes bones in Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 April 2018

Human rights groups observe “a new trend of injuries” since launch of Great March of Return. Read more about Israel kills child and crushes bones in Gaza

UN human rights experts condemn Gaza protest killings

Maureen Clare Murphy 18 April 2018

Special rapporteurs call for immediate end to Israel’s 11-year blockade. Read more about UN human rights experts condemn Gaza protest killings

Israel targets reporters, medics in Gaza protests

Maureen Clare Murphy 13 April 2018

Journalist fighting for his life one week after colleague died after being shot in same manner. Read more about Israel targets reporters, medics in Gaza protests

Crowd of protesters carry injured man

Palestinians lose legs as Israel punishes them by denying medical care

Maureen Clare Murphy 12 April 2018

Israel “fabricating lies to justify murder” of journalist slain in Gaza. Read more about Palestinians lose legs as Israel punishes them by denying medical care

Shoot and cheer

Maureen Clare Murphy 9 April 2018

Video recorded by Israeli soldiers shows them celebrating after felling unarmed Palestinian demonstrator. Read more about Shoot and cheer

Two children, journalist, among Israel's latest Gaza victims

Maureen Clare Murphy 6 April 2018

Occupation forces have fatally shot 27 Palestinians during protests since launch of Great March of Return. Read more about Two children, journalist, among Israel's latest Gaza victims

Israel kills 15 Palestinians in Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 30 March 2018

Nearly 1,500 were injured, more than half by live fire. Read more about Israel kills 15 Palestinians in Gaza