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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.

What could divestment from Israel look like at Minnesota universities?

What could divestment from Israel look like at Minnesota universities?

What is known about Minnesota universities’ connections to Israel and how do they compare to connections at other U.S. colleges? How would cutting those ties work? We answer those questions and more.  
by Anika Besst

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How these University of Texas-Austin students view Gaza war protests on their campus

How these University of Texas-Austin students view Gaza war protests on their campus

As campus protests against Israel’s war spread to colleges across the U.S., NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with University of Texas at Austin students, on both sides, about their concerns and demands.
by Mansee Khurana

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Expert: University of Minnesota agreement with protesters is ‘quite remarkable’

Expert: University of Minnesota agreement with protesters is ‘quite remarkable’

University of Minnesota administrators are expected to begin disclosing the school’s investments in publicly-traded companies based in or doing business with Israel on Tuesday. It’s part of an agreement they reached last week with pro-Palestinian student protesters.
by Cathy Wurzer and Megan Burks

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Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah

Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah

The Israeli military on Monday ordered tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Rafah to evacuate, a move indicating Israel's offensive on Gaza's southmost area could be imminent.
by Vincent Ni and Aya Batrawy

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Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

Hamas says the latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks has ended in Cairo. After recent signs of progress, the outlook appears to dim as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to resist international pressure to halt the war.
by The Associated Press

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