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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.

Gaza's 2 largest hospitals have ceased to function, health officials say

Gaza's 2 largest hospitals have ceased to function, health officials say

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised speech Saturday night that there would be no cease-fire in Gaza until all hostages held by Hamas are released.
by Lauren Frayer, Aya Batrawy, Peter Kenyon and Greg Myre

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What disaster creates: A Palestinian American artist investigates conflict

What disaster creates: A Palestinian American artist investigates conflict

In Minneapolis, Palestinian American artist Lamia Abukhadra’s new light installation, “Not the Sunrise,” at the Hair + Nails gallery, juxtaposes images of the sun with the stark reality of the 2021 bombings in Gaza, challenging perceptions of conflict and media through art.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Former Duluth teacher shares tips on talking to students about Israel-Hamas War

Former Duluth teacher shares tips on talking to students about Israel-Hamas War

Sharon McMahon is a former high school teacher in Duluth who uses social media to combat misinformation. Fellow teachers have been reaching out to her lately for advice on how to talk to their students about the Israel-Hamas War. 
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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Palestinian Americans in Minnesota wait for news from Gaza, often with a sense of dread

Palestinian Americans in Minnesota wait for news from Gaza, often with a sense of dread

As deadly Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, Palestinian Americans in Minnesota can only watch from afar with grief, fear and anger.
by Sarah Thamer

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Muslim leaders in Minnesota criticize Biden's response to Israel

Muslim leaders in Minnesota criticize Biden's response to Israel

Some local Muslim leaders are criticizing President Joe Biden's response to the crisis in Israel. They say that they will not vote for the president again if he doesn't take action to call for a cease-fire.
by Peter Cox and MPR News Staff

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Amid bombings, St. Paul man goes to Tel Aviv to help Americans evacuate

Amid bombings, St. Paul man goes to Tel Aviv to help Americans evacuate

As the deadly conflict in Israel and Gaza rages on — airstrikes, settler violence and skirmishes with Hezbollah in Lebanon are bringing the war farther north and more Americans in the region are looking to evacuate.
by Nina Moini and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota protesters, officials call for cease-fire in Gaza

Minnesota protesters, officials call for cease-fire in Gaza

For many Minnesotans, the crisis in the Middle East hits close to home. Maple Grove residents Tariq and Manal Harmouda said close to three dozen of their relatives were killed in western Gaza on Thursday night.
by Ellie Roth

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