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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.

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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Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army

Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film “No Other Land,” in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israeli military.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels kill at least 1 person, group says

U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels kill at least 1 person, group says

U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels have pounded sites across the country. The rebels say the one attack Sunday in the capital killed at least one person and wounded more than a dozen others. 
by The Associated Press

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Israel has launched a new ground invasion into Gaza after breaking ceasefire

Israel has launched a new ground invasion into Gaza after breaking ceasefire

Israel’s military launched a new ground offensive in Gaza, sending troops into areas they retreated from during a two-month ceasefire. This comes a day after airstrikes killed more than 400 people.
by Russell Lewis, Kat Lonsdorf and Daniel Estrin

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She’s a rabbi. He’s a Palestinian peace activist. They’re trying to start a movement

She’s a rabbi. He’s a Palestinian peace activist. They’re trying to start a movement

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended. But even as peace in the region seems out of reach, a group of Twin Cities Palestinian peace activists and Jewish people have continued to meet and have difficult conversations.
by Catharine Richert

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