Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

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Polio virus detected in Gaza as Israel attacks Khan Younis

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 July 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu accused of stalling deal ahead of speech in Congress. Read more about Polio virus detected in Gaza as Israel attacks Khan Younis

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Landmark ICJ ruling says world must act to end Israel's illegal occupation

Maureen Clare Murphy 19 July 2024

Palestinian rights including self-determination cannot be conditioned on “negotiations” with occupier. Read more about Landmark ICJ ruling says world must act to end Israel's illegal occupation

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Israel massacres civilians to maximize pressure on Hamas

Maureen Clare Murphy 17 July 2024

Flow of arms, international impunity prolong genocide in Gaza. Read more about Israel massacres civilians to maximize pressure on Hamas

Israel kills at least 90 Palestinians in Gaza "safe zone”

Maureen Clare Murphy 14 July 2024

Hamas denies that its military chief was killed in “horrific massacre.” Read more about Israel kills at least 90 Palestinians in Gaza "safe zone”

Day 278 roundtable: Resisting the Zionist genocide

Maureen Clare Murphy 10 July 2024

The Electronic Intifada editors were joined by journalist Rania Khalek for an extended conversation about Lebanon and regional resistance. Read more about Day 278 roundtable: Resisting the Zionist genocide

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Gaza facing "most dangerous days" of the genocide

Maureen Clare Murphy 10 July 2024

Experts estimate “up to 186,000 or even more deaths” could result from Israel’s war. Read more about Gaza facing "most dangerous days" of the genocide

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Gaza hospital director's release exposes Israeli torture

Maureen Clare Murphy 3 July 2024

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians forcibly displaced amid escalating attacks. Read more about Gaza hospital director's release exposes Israeli torture

Gallant and Blinken shake hands while standing in front of Israeli military flags

US blames Hamas while Israel prolongs Gaza war

Maureen Clare Murphy 14 June 2024

Washington forgoes diplomacy to indulge Tel Aviv’s worst impulses. Read more about US blames Hamas while Israel prolongs Gaza war

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Israel's desert torture camp faces legal challenge

Maureen Clare Murphy 11 June 2024

Detainees transferred to other facilities but Sde Teiman to remain operational, state says. Read more about Israel's desert torture camp faces legal challenge

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Palestinians massacred in "rescue" operation lauded by US

Maureen Clare Murphy 8 June 2024

Four Israeli captives recovered in military raid in central Gaza that left more than 200 dead. Read more about Palestinians massacred in "rescue" operation lauded by US