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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.

Netanyahu ‘killed any hope’ of Gaza hostages release with strike on Doha, Qatar PM says

Netanyahu ‘killed any hope’ of Gaza hostages release with strike on Doha, Qatar PM says

Qatar’s prime minister has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of destroying hopes for hostage releases in Gaza. This follows an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha. 
by The Associated Press

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Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation

Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation

The Israeli military has urged a full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of its planned expanded military operation in the city in northern Gaza. The announcement Tuesday morning was the first warning for a full evacuation of the city in the current round of fighting.
by The Associated Press

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Palestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing 6, Israeli officials say

Palestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing 6, Israeli officials say

Palestinian attackers have opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem during the morning rush hour, killing six people and wounding 12. An Israeli soldier and civilians shot and killed the two attackers, and police later arrested a third person.
by The Associated Press

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Media outlets demand Israel grant access to Gaza, halt attacks on journalists there

Media outlets demand Israel grant access to Gaza, halt attacks on journalists there

More than 250 news outlets around the world have signed onto an appeal that calls for the protection of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, and for press to have independent access to the territory.
by Aya Batrawy

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Afghanistan earthquake death toll passes 1,400, says Taliban government spokesman

Afghanistan earthquake death toll passes 1,400, says Taliban government spokesman

The death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has passed 1,400, a Taliban government spokesman said. Rescuers were in a race against time on Tuesday to access the mountainous area hit by the powerful 6.0 quake.
by The Associated Press

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A 6-year-old girl from Gaza, a missing limb and a doctor's mission

A 6-year-old girl from Gaza, a missing limb and a doctor's mission

How do you heal the wounds of war? That is the mission of Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, a reconstructive and plastic surgeon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
by Ari Daniel

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Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on Israel’s war in Gaza. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other.
by The Associated Press

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Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 19, hospital says

Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 19, hospital says

Gaza’s health ministry says an Israeli airstrike has hit southern Gaza’s main hospital, killing 19 people. The ministry says the victims on the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital were killed Monday in a strike with one missile hitting and then followed by another moments later as rescue crews arrived.
by The Associated Press

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