Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

Hebron on lockdown after two days of deadly attacks

Maureen Clare Murphy 1 July 2016

West Bank city and its surroundings closed indefinitely after Israelis killed. Read more about Hebron on lockdown after two days of deadly attacks

Aerial view of people standing near burnt-out cars and shelled buildings

Palestinian refugees killed as Syria violence escalates

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 June 2016

Thousands cut off from food, medicine in Khan Eshieh camp. Read more about Palestinian refugees killed as Syria violence escalates

Israeli leaders vow revenge after Tel Aviv attack

Maureen Clare Murphy 9 June 2016

Cousins from Hebron area are suspected of opening fire in busy square, killing four. Read more about Israeli leaders vow revenge after Tel Aviv attack

Israeli soldiers stand in foreground with military checkpoint watchtower and crowd of people in background

Another Palestinian woman killed at Israeli checkpoint

Maureen Clare Murphy 2 June 2016

Once again, no Israelis injured during incident that left alleged attacker dead. Read more about Another Palestinian woman killed at Israeli checkpoint

Palestinian woman shot dead at checkpoint

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 May 2016

More than 200 Palestinians have been killed since October. Read more about Palestinian woman shot dead at checkpoint

Hunger striker Muhammad al-Qiq welcomed home

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 May 2016

“Muhammad’s victory was for all Palestinians,” his wife says. Read more about Hunger striker Muhammad al-Qiq welcomed home

Civilians killed in strikes on Palestinian camp in Syria

Maureen Clare Murphy 17 May 2016

A boy and his mother were slain when a car carrying civilians was shelled. Read more about Civilians killed in strikes on Palestinian camp in Syria

Brother and sister slain at checkpoint were executed, Palestinians say

Maureen Clare Murphy 27 April 2016

Eyewitness testimony contradicts Israel’s claim that woman threw knife at soldiers. Read more about Brother and sister slain at checkpoint were executed, Palestinians say

Hamas role in Jerusalem bus bomb remains unclear

Maureen Clare Murphy 21 April 2016

Hamas website praises bombing but does not explicitly claim responsibility. Read more about Hamas role in Jerusalem bus bomb remains unclear

Civilians under fire as Islamic State seizes Yarmouk

Maureen Clare Murphy 21 April 2016

PLO envoy says fighters beheaded and raped camp residents. Read more about Civilians under fire as Islamic State seizes Yarmouk