Is the war over? The US has made Israel and Hamas accept a ceasefire which aims to be the groundwork for a peace plan. But not everyone is certain it will work.
Peace deal makes ‘all the world happy’
Peace and the people: Israeli civilians are celebrating the initial deal with relief and joy, and Palestinians in Gaza are relieved at the prospect of a ceasefire, while remaining cautious about long-term peace and the possibility of a renewed conflict. Comprehension quiz
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The word “vicious” most closely means:
A: Gentle
B: Fierce or violent
C: Slow
D: Temporary
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Which word is the closest synonym for “elation” as used in the article?
A: Disappointment
B: Sadness
C: Great happiness and excitement
D: Confusion
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Add the correct punctuation to this sentence:
in tel aviv israelis gathered to celebrate the news
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According to the article, how many Israeli people were killed during the Hamas attacks on 7 October 2023?
A: 2,000
B: 2.1 million
C: 251
D: 67,000
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What is one reason mentioned in the article why some people think the new ceasefire might not work out?
A: The US president is not supportive of the peace plan.
B: Ceasefires have been attempted before and collapsed.
C: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it “a great day for Israel”.
D: The Palestinian Authority (PA) is ready to take over running Gaza.
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Who is expected to reject the peace plan?
A: Hamas
B: The Palestinian Authority (PA)
C: Ultranationalist Israeli politicians
D: Gazans
Answers
Tap to reveal
1: B, 2: C, 3: In Tel Aviv, Israelis gathered to celebrate the news., 4: A, 5: B, 6: C
1: B, 2: C, 3: In Tel Aviv, Israelis gathered to celebrate the news., 4: A, 5: B, 6: C
Glossary
Gaza - The smaller of two Palestinian territories, home to two million people. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered by Israel and Egypt.
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Ceasefire - An end to fighting — often temporary.
Elation - Great joy.
Gaza strip - The smaller of two Palestinian territories, home to two million people. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, surrounded by Israel and Egypt.
Genocide - The annihilation of a people, either through killing of its members, or through the suppression of its culture.
West Bank - A landlocked territory bordered by Israel, Jordan and the Dead Sea. It is the largest of the Palestinian territories.
Ultranationalist - An extremist form of nationalism.