What is a kibbutz? The roots of Israel's communal villages where violence ragedOctober 12, 2023 12:27 PMBy Becky Sullivan The small, quiet enclaves have long thrived on leftist ideas about collective living. Those located near Gaza suffered some of the worst of the Hamas attacks, with hundreds reported dead.
Play2min 09secHere's how Israel's 'Iron Dome' stops rockets — and why Ukraine doesn't have itOctober 12, 2023 11:16 AMBy Manuela López Restrepo The highly sophisticated, multi-billion-dollar defense system has been under constant redevelopment since its inception in the early 2000s. Here’s how it works.
Play10min 31secMinnesotans with ties to Israel, Gaza react to warOctober 12, 2023 9:45 AMBy MPR News StaffThe death toll among Israelis and Palestinians continues to climb as civilians bear the brunt of what has become a devastating war, and Minnesotans with ties for the region.
Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv as Israel mobilizes along its border with GazaOctober 12, 2023 4:32 AMBy Michele Kelemen and Daniel Estrin The arrival of the U.S. secretary of state is part of a diplomatic tour to show support for Israel following deadly attacks by Hamas militants. Meanwhile, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza.
Play7min 33secFamilies of hostages taken by Hamas militants are desperate amid threats of executionOctober 11, 2023 7:45 PMBy Leila Fadel and Arezou Rezvani Many Israelis are frantically looking for clues about loved ones believed to be held in Gaza. Ido Dan keeps watching a video that appears to show Hamas militants kidnapping his 12-year-old nephew.
Power goes out in Gaza, as Israel tightens siege and bombs the Palestinian territoryOctober 11, 2023 3:55 PMBy Daniel Estrin Israel carried out a fifth day of bombardments across the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory lost electricity, following one of the deadliest attacks against Israel in history.
Play10min 44sec'Our family's homes were bombarded:' Minnesotan worries for loved ones in GazaOctober 11, 2023 12:53 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Alanna ElderTaher Herzallah has many loved ones in Gaza who are jumping from home-to-home as Israeli air strikes bombard their homes.
Walz orders flags be flown at half-staff following attack on IsraelOctober 11, 2023 12:05 PMBy Mark ZdechlikWalz encouraged individuals and businesses to also fly their flags at half-staff to remember, mourn and honor victims following Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel.
How to talk to children about the violence in Israel and GazaOctober 11, 2023 7:27 AMBy Becky Sullivan Many children have likely already heard about the attacks in Israel, whether from school or overhearing the news. Let them ask questions, experts say — it's OK if you don't have all the answers.
Play11min 45secWhy Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes nextOctober 11, 2023 5:43 AMBy Fatma Tanis The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.