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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.

2 bitter wars with a long history and no solution in sight

2 bitter wars with a long history and no solution in sight

NPR's Greg Myre has been covering both the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Hamas fighting. He looks at where both these wars stand and the prospect for a permanent solution.
by Greg Myre

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Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza

Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza

Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.
by Ari Daniel and Anas Baba

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The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever

The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever

In some of the farm communities hardest hit during the Oct. 7 attack, volunteers from Israel and around the world are arriving to fill the gap left by workers who are no longer there.
by Scott Neuman

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Gaza health officials say Israel's offensive has now killed more than 20,000 people

Gaza health officials say Israel's offensive has now killed more than 20,000 people

Just more than 10 weeks into the conflict, the number of people killed in Gaza is nearing 1 percent of the territory's pre-war population. The rising death toll has fueled calls for Israel to shift strategy.
by Frank Langfitt and Scott Neuman

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As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68 percent of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a legitimate act of defiance and support for the group has more than tripled to 44 percent.
by Brian Mann

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Why Hezbollah and Israel haven't plunged into all-out war

Why Hezbollah and Israel haven't plunged into all-out war

The Iran-backed Lebanese militia and Israeli forces have been fighting across their border since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but analysts say they want to avoid a war.
by Jane Arraf

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