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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.

Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs for the third time since a ceasefire began

Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs for the third time since a ceasefire began

Israeli jets have struck Beirut’s southern suburbs in the third such attack since a ceasefire began in late November. Israeli strikes have continued in southern and eastern Lebanon despite the ceasefire in late November.
by The Associated Press

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Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis. ‘He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night’

Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis. ‘He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night’

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. “Today we feel like we are orphans,” a spokesperson says.
by Anas Baba and Jane Arraf

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Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

The four individuals — from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. — face possible deportation but say German authorities haven't made clear what crimes they've committed. They're appealing the orders.
by Fatima Al-Kassab

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Gaza territory shrinks drastically as Israel seizes huge swaths of land

Gaza territory shrinks drastically as Israel seizes huge swaths of land

Israel’s military is expanding buffer zones inside the Gaza Strip and taking over more areas of the territory, shrinking land Palestinians can access by more than half.
by Aya Batrawy and Anas Baba

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The Israeli troop killing of a U.S. teen in the West Bank sparks outrage

The Israeli troop killing of a U.S. teen in the West Bank sparks outrage

The killing of a Palestinian American teen by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank has sparked an outcry from relatives and community members in the Palestinian territory as well as the U.S.
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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U of M faculty accuse university leadership of censoring statements on war in Gaza

U of M faculty accuse university leadership of censoring statements on war in Gaza

Faculty members at the University of Minnesota are accusing university leaders of censorship, after statements in support of Palestinians were removed from the websites of six U of M departments and centers.
by Melissa Olson

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What happened when Syria’s conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars

What happened when Syria’s conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars

When Syria’s new leaders shut 60 Damascus bars, drinkers protested and the government reversed itself. It’s an example of the tussle between secular and Islamist values in the new Syria.
by Lauren Frayer

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