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Hamas given peace ultimatum

Disarming details: Sealed by a handshake, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have agreed on a bold proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Trump has given Hamas a 'three- to four-day' deadline to respond to the peace deal.

Is Trump’s peace plan workable? Hamas is still considering the 20-point proposal. Experts say this is the closest peace has been since 2023, but fear things can still fall apart.

Comprehension quiz

  1. Define the word “flanked” as it is used in the following sentence:

    “On Monday, he instead launched a new peace proposal for Gaza flanked by one of his closest allies, Benjamin Netanyahu – without first putting it to Israel’s enemy, Hamas.”

  2. Which word is the closest synonym for “alludes” as it is used in the text?

    A: Demands

    B: Refers

    C: Denies

    D: Insists

  3. According to the Trump peace plan, who is excluded from the future governance of Gaza?

    A: The current Israeli government

    B: Donald Trump and Tony Blair

    C: The non-partisan Palestinian committee

    D: Hamas

  4. The article suggests that what might encourage Benjamin Netanyahu to “spin out the fighting”?

    A: The support of far-right parties in his government.

    B: His desire to be on the “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump.

    C: The corruption charges he is due to face once he loses his immunity as prime minister.

    D: His long-standing opposition to a Palestinian state.

  5. How will the territory of Gaza be initially governed under Trump’s proposal?

    A: By the Israeli military until a new election can be held.

    B: By a non-partisan Palestinian committee under the supervision of the “Board of Peace”.

    C: By the “Board of Peace” chaired by Donald Trump.

    D: By the existing leadership of Hamas.

     

  6. Based on the article and what you have read elsewhere, what is the most significant challenge to the long-term success of the peace plan, even if Hamas agrees to it?

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