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.
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. Comprehension quiz
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What does the phrase “self-determination” mean in the context of this article, when Hamas says Palestinians must have it?
A: The act of choosing a leader to represent them in the talks.
B: The right of a group or nation to control its own government and decide its own future.
C: The ability of a territory to become financially independent as an economic zone.
D: A feeling of strong willpower and independence.
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Which word is the closest synonym for “incentive” as used in the sentence: “Netanyahu has an incentive to spin out the fighting…”?
A: Problem
B: Warning
C: Motivation
D: Barrier
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Add the correct punctuation to this sentence:
former israeli prime minister yitzhak rabin once said you dont make peace with friends you can only make peace with your enemies
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Under the Trump peace plan, who will chair the “Board of Peace” that will supervise the territory initially governed by a Palestinian committee?
A: The current Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
B: The former US President, Donald Trump himself.
C: An independent member of the United Nations.
D: The head of the non-partisan Palestinian committee.
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What is the main reason the article suggests why Hamas may feel they have “no choice but to accept” the deal, despite concerns from other Palestinian leaders?
A: They were ordered to accept the deal by the US.
B: The article states Gazans are desperate for the war to end and are suffering from a man-made famine.
C: The plan clearly guarantees a Palestinian state in the future.
D: They fear that Netanyahu’s radical groups will attack them if they refuse.
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Name two reasons why the article suggests the deal may still “fall apart” even if both Hamas and Israel agree to it.
Answers
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1: B, 2: C, 3: Former Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin once said: “You don't make peace with friends; you can only make peace with your enemies.”, 4: B, 5: B, 6: You choose!
1: B, 2: C, 3: Former Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin once said: “You don't make peace with friends; you can only make peace with your enemies.”, 4: B, 5: B, 6: You choose!
Glossary
Flanked - Be on either side of.
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Non-partisan - Not affiliated with any specific political party or faction.
Alludes - Suggests something indirectly.
Self-determination - The right of a people to choose their political status without interference from others.
Neo-colonialism - Neo-colonialism is the practice of using economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especially former colonies.
Blockade - Sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
Famine - A widespread scarcity of food.
Radical - Extreme.
Honest Broker - An honest broker is a term used in diplomacy and international relations to describe an individual, organisation, or country that is accepted by all parties in a negotiation or conflict, as impartial and trustworthy.