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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.

The conflict in Iran: What's next for the region

The U.S. and Israel have attacked Iran, and President Donald Trump has called for an overthrow of the Iranian regime. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with her guest about the history behind this conflict, what's next, and what this means for the people of Iran and for the U.S. presence in the Middle East.  
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire

Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire

President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel’s leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.
by The Associated Press

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Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

Israel’s military says troops fired a mortar shell into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident to rock the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas. Health officials on Wednesday said at least 10 people were wounded, and the army said it was investigating.
by The Associated Press

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Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza

Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza

Israel says it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory’s south. Hamas in a statement Saturday did not confirm the death of Raed Saad. 
by The Associated Press

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Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as first phase of ceasefire nears end

Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as first phase of ceasefire nears end

Israel has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians, following Hamas's return of the remains of an Israeli hostage. This exchange is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with the first phase ending soon. 
by The Associated Press

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