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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.

The Pentagon says U.S. warship, commercial ships attacked in Red Sea

The Pentagon says U.S. warship, commercial ships attacked in Red Sea

The Pentagon says an American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack in the Red Sea. Yemen’s Houthi rebels later claimed attacks on two ships they described as being linked to Israel, while not acknowledging targeting a U.S. Navy vessel.
by The Associated Press

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Israeli warplanes carry out strikes on Gaza after truce with Hamas collapses

Israeli warplanes carry out strikes on Gaza after truce with Hamas collapses

Israel's military resumed combat operations in the Palestinian enclave after a seven-day cease-fire broke down. During the pause, Hamas freed some 100 hostages in exchange for 240 Palestinians.
by Scott Neuman, Brian Mann and Daniel Estrin

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Minneapolis teachers union backs off Israel-Hamas statement

In a vote late Wednesday, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers walked back a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war after acknowledging that the statement was harmful to Jewish members and students.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

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Calls for Minnesota to withdraw investments continue. Here's state auditor Julie Blaha's take on the issue

Calls for Minnesota to withdraw investments continue. Here's state auditor Julie Blaha's take on the issue

On Wednesday, protestors met at the state capitol to call on the State Board of Investment to withdraw over $100 million in investments towards Israel. They echoed a wider movement known as BDS for “boycott, divest, sanctions.”
by Alanna Elder and Cathy Wurzer

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The Gaza cease-fire with Hamas is extended another day as Blinken arrives in Israel

The Gaza cease-fire with Hamas is extended another day as Blinken arrives in Israel

The secretary of state said the U.S. is committed to seeing the release of all Hamas hostages. Meanwhile, gunmen killed three Israelis in an attack on the outskirts of West Jerusalem early Thursday.
by Scott Neuman and Daniel Estrin

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