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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.

Mediators work to extend Israel-Hamas truce as final planned hostage swap nears

Mediators work to extend Israel-Hamas truce as final planned hostage swap nears

U.S. and Israeli officials are in Qatar working on a new cease-fire extension. Separately, Hamas released two hostages it said were Russian citizens at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
by Scott Neuman, Daniel Estrin and Becky Sullivan

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Two Edina High students say district punished them for pro-Palestinian chant

Two Edina High students say district punished them for pro-Palestinian chant

The students filed a federal complaint alleging discrimination after the school district suspended them for using a pro-Palestinian chant during a recent school protest. The district says free speech rights aren’t unfettered on school property.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Release of Palestinians follows Israelis and foreigners during temporary Gaza truce

Release of Palestinians follows Israelis and foreigners during temporary Gaza truce

After nearly seven weeks in captivity, 24 hostages seized by Hamas in its deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel have been freed. Hamas released the captives late Friday afternoon at Egypt's Rafah crossing, Israel confirmed.
by Scott Neuman, Daniel Estrin and Brian Mann

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Israel-Hamas deal will go into effect when the first Israeli hostages are released

Israel-Hamas deal will go into effect when the first Israeli hostages are released

Hamas and Israel agreed to a four-day pause in fighting and to release at least 50 Israeli hostages held in Gaza and 150 Palestinians held by Israel, beginning as early as Thursday.
by Scott Neuman, Daniel Estrin, Ruth Sherlock and Rachel Treisman

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Israel and Hamas agree on truce to free hostages in swap, raising hopes of halting war in Gaza

Israel and Hamas agree on truce to free hostages in swap, raising hopes of halting war in Gaza

Officials say that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day cease-fire in the devastating war in Gaza. The breakthrough will facilitate the release of dozens of hostages held by militants as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. 
by The Associated Press

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Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7

Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7

At least 20 percent of Israelis identify as Arab or Palestinian. Many say they have long felt like second-class citizens. The current war has worsened their position in the country, they say.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Lauren Frayer

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