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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.

Hamas frees 3 hostages, Israel releases hundreds of prisoners as fragile ceasefire holds

Hamas frees 3 hostages, Israel releases hundreds of prisoners as fragile ceasefire holds

Hamas-led militants have released three male Israeli hostages, and Israeli forces began releasing hundreds of prisoners in return, in the latest indication that the fragile ceasefire deal that has paused fighting in the Gaza Strip but that had teetered in recent days, is holding.
by The Associated Press

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Hamas delays the next hostage release, trading blame with Israel for breaking the deal

Hamas delays the next hostage release, trading blame with Israel for breaking the deal

Abu Obeida, the military spokesman for Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, accused Israel of violating the terms of the deal and said the next release of hostages would be postponed until Israel adheres to the agreement.
by Daniel Estrin and Kat Lonsdorf

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Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

Hamas-led militants have released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli civilian men held for the past 16 months and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

It wasn’t immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his proposals, and they would likely be met by fierce resistance from Palestinians and from regional Arab countries.
by Daniel Estrin and Kat Lonsdorf

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Gaza ceasefire sees its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners

Gaza ceasefire sees its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners

The ceasefire in Gaza saw its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, and the crucial Rafah border crossing reopened just days before discussions on the truce’s far more difficult second phase begin.
by The Associated Press

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