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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.

Iran launches three satellites into space as tensions rise

Iran launches three satellites into space as tensions rise

Iran says it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran's ballistic missiles.
by The Associated Press

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Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza; stops short of ordering cease-fire

Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza; stops short of ordering cease-fire

The United Nations’ top court has ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza. But the panel stopped short Friday of ordering Israel to end the military offensive that has laid waste to the Palestinian enclave.
by The Associated Press

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The West Bank economy has been hammered by war

The West Bank economy has been hammered by war

More than three months into Israel's war in Gaza, the economy of the West Bank is reeling. Many fear the economic pain may lead to even more violence in the territory.
by Frank Langfitt

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U.S. hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen

U.S. hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen

The U.S. military struck facilities in Iraq and Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that are said to be involved in attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war

Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war

A Minneapolis council committee on Tuesday moved forward a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. The council voted 9-3 with one abstention to send the resolution on to the full council meeting on Thursday. 
by Jon Collins

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