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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 rescues 2 hostages, but Gaza officials say dozens were killed in the operation

Israel rescues 2 hostages, but Gaza officials say dozens were killed in the operation

Israeli military strikes in Rafah were part of an operation to rescue two Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. There were initial reports that at least 50 Palestinians were killed in the raid.
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Anas Baba

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As hunger stalks Gaza, humanitarian aid is politicized in Israel

As hunger stalks Gaza, humanitarian aid is politicized in Israel

Aid organizations warn pockets of people in Gaza are already starving. But, in Israel, a small movement of protesters have been trying to block aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip.
by Eyder Peralta

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Israeli military operation in Rafah 'cannot proceed,' U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says

Israeli military operation in Rafah 'cannot proceed,' U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told NPR that under the current conditions, Israeli military operations in Rafah would "dramatically exacerbate the humanitarian emergency."
by Michele Kelemen, Tinbete Ermyas and Michael Levitt

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Minneapolis overrides mayor's veto of cease-fire resolution

Minneapolis overrides mayor's veto of cease-fire resolution

The symbolic resolution calls for an immediate and permanent cease-fire; humanitarian aid; an end to U.S. military funding to Israel; and the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas and the release of Palestinians held in Israeli military prisons.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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U.S. Department of Education launches investigation of Edina school district

U.S. Department of Education launches investigation of Edina school district

The case comes after two Edina High School students filed a federal complaint late last year, alleging the school district discriminated against them when they were suspended for using a pro-Palestinian chant during a walkout to protest the Israel-Hamas war.
by MPR News Staff

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Hamas gave a 'positive' response to a Gaza cease-fire proposal, Qatar says

Hamas gave a 'positive' response to a Gaza cease-fire proposal, Qatar says

Hamas’ reaction was generally “positive” but it still insists on a permanent cease-fire and full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, which Israel has rejected. The U.S. will discuss it with Israel.
by James Hider

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Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases

Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases

A senior Hamas official says the group will respond “very soon” to a proposal that includes extended pauses in Gaza fighting and phased exchanges of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.
by The Associated Press

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