Israel Fights in Lebanon and Gaza During Peace Agreements

May 10, 2026, 19:58
Middle EastInternational

Introduction

Israel attacked places in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Many people died. This happened even though the countries agreed to stop fighting.

Main Body

Israel attacked more than 20 places in Lebanon. Israel says these places had weapons. Lebanon says many people died. Now, leaders are meeting in Washington to talk about peace. Israel also attacked Gaza. They hit a car with a police leader inside. They used drones in a camp. The Gaza Health Ministry says 850 people died after the peace agreement started. Israel says it must attack to stay safe. Lebanon and Hamas say these attacks are wrong. They say Israel is breaking the law.

Conclusion

The situation is still dangerous. Israel continues to fight, but leaders still try to find peace.

Learning

The Power of 'SAY'

In this text, we see a pattern: someone speaks, and then we know their opinion.

Pattern: [Person/Group] + says + [Idea]

  • Israel says these places had weapons.
  • Lebanon says many people died.

Why this helps you (A2): You can use this to report information simply without using complex words like 'claimed' or 'stated'.

Quick Swap:

  • Israel says... →\rightarrow My friend says...
  • Lebanon says... →\rightarrow The teacher says...

Action Words: Now vs. Then

Look at how the text switches between things that happened and things happening right now:

  1. Past (Finished): Attacked, died, used, started.
  2. Present (Right now): Are meeting, says, is, continues.

Rule of thumb: If it's a finished event →\rightarrow add -ed (mostly). If it's a current situation →\rightarrow use is/are.

Vocabulary Learning

attacked
to hit or strike with violence
Example:Israel attacked the city.
places
locations or areas
Example:We visited many places in the city.
southern
located toward the south
Example:The southern part of the country is hot.
Lebanon
a country in the Middle East
Example:Lebanon is a country near Israel.
Gaza
a region in the Middle East
Example:Gaza is a small region.
people
human beings; a group of individuals
Example:Many people came to the market.
died
ceased to live
Example:Many people died in the war.
countries
nations or states
Example:Many countries signed the treaty.
agreed
said that they both accept or decide together
Example:They agreed to stop fighting.
stop
to end or cease
Example:They decided to stop fighting.
fighting
violent conflict
Example:The fighting caused many injuries.
more
greater in amount or number
Example:There were more than 20 places attacked.
than
used for comparison
Example:It was more than 20 places.
weapons
tools used for fighting
Example:The soldiers had many weapons.
leaders
people who guide or direct others
Example:Leaders met in Washington.
meeting
an event where people gather to talk
Example:They had a meeting in Washington.
Washington
capital city of the United States
Example:Washington is the capital of the U.S.
talk
to speak or discuss
Example:They will talk about peace.
peace
a state of calm and no fighting
Example:They want peace.
car
a vehicle that runs on roads
Example:The car was hit by a drone.
police
law enforcement officers
Example:Police leaders were inside the car.
leader
a person who leads or guides
Example:The police leader was inside the car.
inside
within the interior of something
Example:The police leader was inside the car.
drones
unmanned aircraft that fly
Example:Drones were used in the camp.
camp
a place where people stay temporarily
Example:The camp was a place for refugees.
health
the state of being healthy
Example:The health ministry said 850 people died.
ministry
a government department
Example:The health ministry is a government department.
must
required or necessary
Example:Israel must attack to stay safe.
stay
to remain in a place
Example:Israel must stay safe.
safe
free from danger
Example:They must stay safe.
wrong
not correct
Example:Hamas said the attacks are wrong.
law
rules made by a government
Example:They said Israel is breaking the law.
situation
a set of circumstances
Example:The situation is dangerous.
dangerous
risky or harmful
Example:The situation is dangerous.
continues
keeps going
Example:The fighting continues.
try
to attempt
Example:Leaders try to find peace.
find
to discover
Example:Leaders try to find peace.