Israel Plans New Homes in Gaza and West Bank

以色列計劃在加薩與西岸興建新住宅


Introduction

Israeli leaders and some groups want to build new homes and bases in Gaza and the West Bank.

以色列領導人及部分團體希望在加薩與西岸興建新住宅與基地。

Main Body

Minister Bezalel Smotrich wants to build three new towns in northern Gaza. He says this will make the border safe. Now, Prime Minister Netanyahu must say yes to this plan.

部長 Bezalel Smotrich 想要在加薩北部興建三個新鎮。他表示這樣能讓邊境更加安全。現在,總理 Netanyahu 必須同意這項計劃。

Other groups want to take 100 places in the West Bank. These places belong to the Palestinian Authority. The PLO says Israel wants to take this land forever.

其他團體則希望在西岸接管 100 個地點。這些地點屬於巴勒斯坦權力管理局。巴勒斯坦解放組織表示,以色列想要永久佔領這片土地。

Some people are angry with Minister Smotrich. He says he helped bring hostages home. Families of the hostages say this is not true. They protested against him.

有些人對 Smotrich 部長感到憤怒。他聲稱自己協助將人質接回家。人質家屬則表示這並非事實,並對他發起抗議。

Conclusion

Israel is planning to take more land. At the same time, leaders and families are arguing about the war.

以色列計劃佔領更多土地。與此同時,領導人與家屬正就戰爭問題爭論不休。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Word Pattern

Look at how the text describes people doing things. To reach A2, you need to know how to connect a Person to an Action.

1. The Simple Link

  • Minister Smotrich \rightarrow wants to build
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu \rightarrow must say yes
  • The PLO \rightarrow says

2. Word Focus: "Want to" When you have a desire, use: Want + to + Action.

  • I want to build a house.
  • They want to take land.

3. Word Focus: "Must" When something is necessary, use: Must + Action (No 'to' here!).

  • He must say yes.
  • I must study English.

Quick Summary Table

PersonHelper WordActionMeaning
Hewants tobuildA wish/plan
HemustsayA necessity

Vocabulary Learning

border (n.)
The line that divides two countries
Example:You must show your passport at the border.
authority (n.)
A group of people who have the power to give orders
Example:The local authority decided to build a new park.
hostages (n.)
People who are taken and held by another person or group
Example:The family is waiting for the hostages to come home.
protested (v.)
To say strongly that you do not agree with something
Example:The students protested against the new school rules.
arguing (v.)
Speaking angrily with someone because you disagree
Example:The two brothers are always arguing about their toys.
Practice A2 words in a crossword