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International
Form Time | Citizenship | Politics | PSHE

Gaza war is ‘horrendous’ says UN chief

Mercy meeting: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he would be willing to meet with Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly next week to discuss the situation in Gaza.

Can Palestine survive? Official recognition of the state might bring hope to the Palestinian people, despite the dreadful destruction caused by conflict.

Comprehension quiz

  1. What is the meaning of the word “intolerable” in this context?

  2. Explain the meaning of “brazenly” as it is used in the article, and provide the phrase from the text that contains this word.

  3. According to the article, what did the UN commission find regarding Israel’s actions in Gaza?

    A: The commission found that Israel acted in self-defense.

    B: The commission found that Israel had committed genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza.

    C: The commission found no evidence of war crimes.

    D: The commission found that Israel’s actions were a “complete revision” of relations.

  4. According to the article, who described the UN report as “a very important document”?

    A: King Felipe VI of Spain

    B: Israel Katz

    C: Michael Higgins, President of Ireland

    D: Antonio Guterres

  5. According to the article, which G7 nations will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN assembly next month?

    A: The United States and Japan

    B: Britain, France, and Canada

    C: Germany and Italy

    D: Britain and the United States

  6. In your own words, what are the basic requirements for an independent nation as mentioned in the article?

Answers

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1. The word "intolerable" means unbearable or something that is too extreme to be dealt with or allowed., 2: The word "brazenly" means to do something in a bold and unashamed way. A close synonym is shamelessly. 3: B, 4: C, 5: B, 6: According to the article, the basic requirements for an independent nation are having internationally agreed boundaries, a capital, and an army.
1. The word "intolerable" means unbearable or something that is too extreme to be dealt with or allowed., 2: The word "brazenly" means to do something in a bold and unashamed way. A close synonym is shamelessly. 3: B, 4: C, 5: B, 6: According to the article, the basic requirements for an independent nation are having internationally agreed boundaries, a capital, and an army.