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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.

Why did Israel resume the war in Gaza?

Why did Israel resume the war in Gaza?

Israel launched deadly strikes in Gaza to pressure Hamas to agree to a new ceasefire. Hamas isn’t budging, and more than half of recently freed hostages oppose the renewed war. Why is Israel doing it?
by Daniel Estrin

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Hundreds killed as Israel launches a series of airstrikes on Gaza

Hundreds killed as Israel launches a series of airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said the Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza. The strikes raise the prospect of a full resumption of war after a nearly two-month ceasefire.
by Anas Baba, Daniel Estrin and Kat Lonsdorf

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U of M says it's committed to combating antisemitism amid federal probes

U of M says it's committed to combating antisemitism amid federal probes

The University of Minnesota says it’s working to address antisemitism on campus, amid federal investigations spurred by protests against Israel. Recent federal actions are raising alarms for pro-Palestinian and civil rights advocates, who say it’s a violation of free speech.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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As Trump cuts millions from Columbia, University of Minnesota urged to take action

As Trump cuts millions from Columbia, University of Minnesota urged to take action

The University of Minnesota joins Columbia University on a list of colleges facing federal investigation over pro-Palestinian protests, and now the man who called for that investigation is warning its regents to take action before the U of M faces similar funding cuts.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Heidi Raschke

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Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group.
by The Associated Press

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Trump’s social media video garners pushback from Arabs and Muslims in U.S. and Gaza

Trump’s social media video garners pushback from Arabs and Muslims in U.S. and Gaza

In a seemingly AI-generated video that the president posted on social media, images of destruction due to the war in Gaza are transformed into a glitzy resort called “TRUMP GAZA.”
by Sarah McCammon, Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Anas Baba

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