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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.

7 US troops hurt in raid with Iraqi forces targeting Islamic State group militants that killed 15

The United States military and Iraq launched a joint raid targeting suspected Islamic State group militants in the country’s western desert that killed at least 15 people and saw seven American troops hurt. The U.S. military’s Central Command alleged Saturday that the militants were armed with “numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive ‘suicide’ belts” during the attack, which Iraqi forces said happened on Thursday in the country’s Anbar Desert.
by The Associated Press

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The U.S. urges major changes to Israel’s evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says

The U.S. urges major changes to Israel’s evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says

In an internal memo obtained by NPR, U.S. officials warn that Israel’s “drastically increased” evacuation orders in Gaza have further displaced Palestinians and could debilitate aid efforts.
by Kat Lonsdorf, Daniel Estrin and Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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U of M votes against Israel divestment and future divestment proposals

U of M votes against Israel divestment and future divestment proposals

The resolution commits the Board of Regents to “neutrality” in its investments. The university will consider only financial reasons — not social or political ones — when deciding where to invest its $2.27 billion endowment.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Democratic national convention delegates withholding support for the party ticket over the U.S. posture toward the Israel-Hamas war didn’t succeed in getting a speaking role or a pledge for a significant change in course.
by Clay Masters

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‘Vibes don’t save lives’: Minnesota uncommitted delegate wants Harris-Walz to promise cease-fire, arms embargo in Gaza

‘Vibes don’t save lives’: Minnesota uncommitted delegate wants Harris-Walz to promise cease-fire, arms embargo in Gaza

Minnesota uncommitted delegate Asma Mohammed says the Harris-Walz campaign is missing an opportunity to talk about the Israel-Hamas war.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11 and threatens to spark a wider war. Hezbollah denies a role

Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11 and threatens to spark a wider war. Hezbollah denies a role

A rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights has killed at least 11 children and teens. It's the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country’s northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began.
by The Associated Press

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