Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

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Genocide in Gaza stretches past 100 days

Maureen Clare Murphy 17 January 2024

“The dawn of freedom for our entire nation is nearing,” says Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obeida. Read more about Genocide in Gaza stretches past 100 days

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Israel closes in on Gaza hospital during Blinken visit

Maureen Clare Murphy 10 January 2024

UN warns that young children “are at high risk of severe malnutrition.” Read more about Israel closes in on Gaza hospital during Blinken visit

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US uses humanitarian aid to prolong Gaza genocide

Maureen Clare Murphy 5 January 2024

Israel mulls opening northern crossing due to pressure from Washington. Read more about US uses humanitarian aid to prolong Gaza genocide

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Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut strike

Maureen Clare Murphy 2 January 2024

Assassination is a “serious escalation that will elicit retaliation from Hizballah,” says Lebanon expert. Read more about Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut strike

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South Africa invokes Genocide Convention at World Court

Maureen Clare Murphy 29 December 2023

Palestinian human rights groups welcome “principled move” and encourage expedited proceedings. Read more about South Africa invokes Genocide Convention at World Court

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Netanyahu boasts of "voluntary migration" as horrors are revealed in Gaza's north

Maureen Clare Murphy 27 December 2023

Rights group says it has documented dozens of field executions. Read more about Netanyahu boasts of "voluntary migration" as horrors are revealed in Gaza's north

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UN expert warns of mass expulsion as Israel issues new evacuation order

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 December 2023

Military “taking actions that render return impossible,” Human Rights Watch says. Read more about UN expert warns of mass expulsion as Israel issues new evacuation order

UN Security Council votes to increase Gaza aid, but not for ceasefire

Maureen Clare Murphy 23 December 2023

US pressure hollowed out resolution by striking call for “cessation of hostilities.” Read more about UN Security Council votes to increase Gaza aid, but not for ceasefire

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Gaza starves as death toll climbs past 20,000

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 December 2023

Famine monitors report “catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity.” Read more about Gaza starves as death toll climbs past 20,000

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Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 December 2023

Famine and disease may soon outpace the death toll of 19,700 from bombing. Read more about Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa