Can Palestine survive? Official recognition of the state might bring hope to the Palestinian people, despite the dreadful destruction caused by conflict.
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. Comprehension quiz
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The word “intolerable” most closely means:
A: Tolerable
B: Unbearable
C: Understandable
D: Unimaginable
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Which word is the closest to the word “destruction” as used in this article?
A: Creation
B: Damage
C: Building
D: Preservation
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Add the correct punctuation to this sentence:
according to the us secretary of state this decision will have given courage to hamas and made it harder to achieve peace
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According to the article, what is one of the requirements for a nation that Palestine lacks?
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Why might Britain and its allies be recognising Palestine as a state, according to the article?
A: Because they believe it will bring peace to the region.
B: As a political move to reassure voters at home who are shocked by the war.
C: Because they believe it is a good way to punish Hamas.
D: To go against the wishes of the United Nations.
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How many UN member states recognise Palestine according to the article, and which two important countries are mentioned as having refused to?
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1. B, 2. B, 3. According to the US Secretary of State, this decision will have given courage to Hamas and made it harder to achieve peace. 4. The article states that "Palestine has few of the requirements for an independent nation." 5. B, 6. According to the article, 147 out of 193 UN member states recognise Palestine.
1. B, 2. B, 3. According to the US Secretary of State, this decision will have given courage to Hamas and made it harder to achieve peace. 4. The article states that "Palestine has few of the requirements for an independent nation." 5. B, 6. According to the article, 147 out of 193 UN member states recognise Palestine.
Glossary
United Nations - An international organisation focused on keeping peace. Its refugee agency, the UNHCR, aims to assist refugees around the world.
Offensive - Something that causes others to feel hurt, annoyed or upset.
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
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Genocide - The annihilation of a people, either through killing of its members, or through the suppression of its culture.
Inference - Making conclusions based on evidence and reasoning.
Scholar - A person who is highly educated.