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Middle East

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.

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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Food aid is piling up inside Gaza. Here’s why it’s not reaching those in need

Food aid is piling up inside Gaza. Here’s why it’s not reaching those in need

Israel says large quantities of food aid are piling up just inside the Gaza border. Aid groups say Israeli military operations and other obstacles prevent its delivery to desperate Palestinians.
by Greg Myre and Aya Batrawy

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Israel targets Hamas commander in airstrikes that kill 90 Palestinians

Israel targets Hamas commander in airstrikes that kill 90 Palestinians

The powerful Israeli strike killed dozens in southern Gaza. An Israeli military official said the target was the head of the Hamas military wing, Mohammed Deif. But there was no word on his status.
by Greg Myre and Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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Talks for a cease-fire in Gaza appear set to resume as the war reaches 9 months

Talks for a cease-fire in Gaza appear set to resume as the war reaches 9 months

Hamas now appears closer to accepting a more gradual approach to its core demands, including a permanent end to the fighting and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, according to multiple officials close to the talks.
by Joe Hernandez, Daniel Estrin and Greg Myre

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Medical groups challenge Israel's ban on evacuations from Gaza. Is Israel relenting?

Medical groups challenge Israel's ban on evacuations from Gaza. Is Israel relenting?

Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other groups. Now it could allow a group of child patients and guardians to evacuate.
by Jane Arraf

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Israel's military is investigating an incident in which a Palestinian was strapped to a vehicle

Israel's military is investigating an incident in which a Palestinian was strapped to a vehicle

The Israeli military said the action was “in violation of orders and standard operating procedures” and would be investigated. It said the man was transferred to the Red Crescent for treatment.
by Kat Lonsdorf

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