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Middle East

The war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza directly impacts many Minnesotans. And while MPR News does not have journalists stationed in the region, we do have a responsibility to our audiences to report on how this ongoing conflict affects people here. Our goal is to provide MPR News audiences with a variety of perspectives, context and factual information. We are committed to using language that is as precise as possible.

As you will see here, the majority of the coverage on our air and our website is provided by our national and international news partners, NPR and the BBC. The language and terminology used to describe the conflict are changing. If you have questions or concerns about our coverage please reach out to us.

Israel has launched a new ground invasion into Gaza after breaking ceasefire

Israel has launched a new ground invasion into Gaza after breaking ceasefire

Israel’s military launched a new ground offensive in Gaza, sending troops into areas they retreated from during a two-month ceasefire. This comes a day after airstrikes killed more than 400 people.
by Russell Lewis, Kat Lonsdorf and Daniel Estrin

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She’s a rabbi. He’s a Palestinian peace activist. They’re trying to start a movement

She’s a rabbi. He’s a Palestinian peace activist. They’re trying to start a movement

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended. But even as peace in the region seems out of reach, a group of Twin Cities Palestinian peace activists and Jewish people have continued to meet and have difficult conversations.
by Catharine Richert

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Why did Israel resume the war in Gaza?

Why did Israel resume the war in Gaza?

Israel launched deadly strikes in Gaza to pressure Hamas to agree to a new ceasefire. Hamas isn’t budging, and more than half of recently freed hostages oppose the renewed war. Why is Israel doing it?
by Daniel Estrin

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Hundreds killed as Israel launches a series of airstrikes on Gaza

Hundreds killed as Israel launches a series of airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said the Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza. The strikes raise the prospect of a full resumption of war after a nearly two-month ceasefire.
by Anas Baba, Daniel Estrin and Kat Lonsdorf

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‘Sounds like censorship to me.’ O cinema co-founder slams proposed eviction over film

‘Sounds like censorship to me.’ O cinema co-founder slams proposed eviction over film

No Other Land has no U.S. distributor, so the filmmakers have had to make one-on-one deals with cinemas. Art house theaters such as O Cinema have been screening the film independently.
by Mandalit del Barco

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U of M says it's committed to combating antisemitism amid federal probes

U of M says it's committed to combating antisemitism amid federal probes

The University of Minnesota says it’s working to address antisemitism on campus, amid federal investigations spurred by protests against Israel. Recent federal actions are raising alarms for pro-Palestinian and civil rights advocates, who say it’s a violation of free speech.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for five to ten years, a U.S. official says

Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for five to ten years, a U.S. official says

President Trump’s hostage affairs envoy, Adam Boehler, says a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could happen “within weeks,” as he defends his direct talks with Hamas.
by Daniel Estrin

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