Mohammed Daraghmeh, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

A new artwork dubbed “Scar of Bethlehem” by the artist Banksy is displayed in The Walled Off Hotel, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Sunday.

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Banksy takes Nativity scene to Bethlehem

by Mohammed Daraghmeh Associated PressDecember 22, 2019

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The mysterious street artist known as Banksy has displayed a politically charged Nativity scene in Bethlehem, the town revered as Jesus’ birthplace, just in time for the busy Christmas season.The artwork, named “Scar of…

Officers from the Hamas national security force carry a model of the Al Aqsa Mosque while marching during a parade against Israeli arrangements in the contested Jerusalem shrine, in front of the Palestinian Legislative Council in Gaza City, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. A senior Muslim official in Jerusalem said Wednesday that worshippers would not return to the contested shrine until Israel removes the new railings and cameras it installed after a deadly attack there. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

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Palestinians find voice through prayer protests

by Mohammed Daraghmeh Associated Press, and Karin Laub Associated PressJuly 27, 2017

Supporters hold a photo of exiled former Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan during a protest against metal detectors that Israel has installed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, in Gaza City, Thursday, July 20, 2017. A Gaza power-sharing deal between Dahlan and Hamas, two former arch foes, is slowly taking shape.

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Power-sharing deal between former foes taking shape in Gaza

by Fares Akram Associated Press, and Mohammed Daraghmeh Associated PressJuly 20, 2017

Jordanian security forces stand next to their armored vehicle at the scene next to Karak Castle, during an ongoing attack, in the central town of Karak, about 140 kilometers (87 miles) south of the capital Amman in Jordan, Sunday, Dec.18, 2016. Officials say gunmen have carried out a series of attacks in central Jordan, including at the Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing four members of the Jordanian security forces and a woman visiting from Canada. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

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Gunmen kill 10, including Canadian tourist, in Jordan

by Omar Akour Associated Press, and Mohammed Daraghmeh Associated PressDecember 18, 2016

Jordanian soldiers and relatives of Jordanian soldier Belal Al-Zuhbi carry his coffin near the city of Jerash, north of Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, June 21.

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Jordan seals last entry point for Syria refugees after blast

by Karin Laub Associated Press, and Mohammed Daraghmeh Associated PressJune 21, 2016