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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.

IDF prepares to invade southern Lebanon as 2 more Hezbollah leaders are presumed dead

IDF prepares to invade southern Lebanon as 2 more Hezbollah leaders are presumed dead

At least 11 people were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The Israeli military, meanwhile, says it’s preparing for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon.
by Rebecca Rosman

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Hezbollah leader's killing sparks joy and rage across the Middle East

Hezbollah leader's killing sparks joy and rage across the Middle East

President Joe Biden called the killing of Hassan Nasrallah "a measure of justice for his many victims," while Iran's supreme leader condemned what he called an Israeli massacre in Lebanon.
by Daniel Estrin, Ruth Sherlock, Willem Marx, Jackie Northam and Scott Neuman

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Hezbollah confirms its top leader was killed after Israeli airstrikes

Hezbollah confirms its top leader was killed after Israeli airstrikes

The militant group confirmed the death of its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The development marks a significant escalation many fear is inching towards a larger regional war.
by Willem Marx

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From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long?

From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long?

Russia and Ukraine have fought for a decade. The Israel-Hamas war is part of a conflict dating back generations. NPR’s Greg Myre has covered both wars, and looks at why they seem to defy a solution.
by Greg Myre

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An Israeli strike on a school kills at least 22 people, Gaza Health Ministry says

An Israeli strike on a school kills at least 22 people, Gaza Health Ministry says

Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the Israeli army has struck a number of schools, packed with tens of thousands of Palestinians driven from their homes by Israeli offensives and evacuation orders. The conflict has left 90% of Palestinians in Gaza displaced, according to figures from the United Nations.
by The Associated Press

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