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.

November 1, 2023 6:00 AM

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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October 30, 2023 4:00 AM

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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October 27, 2023 6:49 PM

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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October 23, 2023 6:49 PM

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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October 22, 2023 7:50 PM

No serious injuries after man drives into pro-Palestinian protest, wields knife

Minneapolis police are investigating an incident near Loring Park on Sunday afternoon where a man drove a car through a crowd showing support for Palestinians in Gaza.

by Nicole Ki

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October 21, 2023 4:17 PM

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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October 19, 2023 5:38 AM

Rally for Palestinians draws crowd to Minnesota Capitol

A rally in support of Palestinians drew a large crowd to the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night. Demonstrators protested Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and called for an end to both the siege of Gaza and American support for Israel.

by Matt Sepic

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October 18, 2023 7:20 PM

Blaine family mourns relatives killed in Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war has tragically affected one local family in Blaine, Minn. A bomb strike Sunday in southern Gaza killed several members of Fatma Abumousa’s family and critically injured others.

by Regina Medina

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October 18, 2023 12:21 PM

A local expert weighs in on escalation in the war in Israel

Professor Eric Schwartz, who served in the Secretary of State’s office, shares his thoughts on a path towards peace following the bombing of a Gaza hospital and President Joe Biden’s wartime visit to Israel.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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October 17, 2023 1:02 PM

Israel-Hamas war: How to sort truth from disinformation

Already the information pouring in at your fingertips can be overwhelming during a time like this. To help sort it out, MPR News guest host Emily Bright spoke with Emily Vraga. Vraga is an associate professor at the Hubbard School of Journalism at the University of Minnesota and studies mis- and disinformation.

by Emily Bright and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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