Israeli Army Actions in Gaza and the West Bank
Introduction
This report talks about Israeli soldiers who killed their own people by mistake. It also talks about fighting in the West Bank.
Main Body
In Gaza, Israeli soldiers killed three Israeli prisoners in December 2023. The prisoners used white flags and asked for help in Hebrew. But the soldiers shot them. Some leaders say the soldiers had an order to stop shooting. But one soldier says he did not hear the order. The soldiers did not have enough radios to talk to each other. In the West Bank, the army is fighting in many cities. Soldiers used guns and gas. They hurt civilians, including an old woman and a pregnant woman. Palestinian leaders say the army is destroying homes. Since October 2023, about 1,155 people died and 22,000 people went to prison.
Conclusion
The army made big mistakes and killed its own people. Also, there is more fighting in the West Bank.
Learning
🕒 The "Did Not" Pattern
In this text, we see a very useful way to say something didn't happen in the past.
The Secret Formula:
Did not + Simple Action Word (Base form)
Examples from the text:
- He did not hear the order. (Not: did not heard)
- The soldiers did not have enough radios. (Not: did not had)
Why this helps you reach A2: Beginners often try to change the action word (the verb) when using "did not."
Remember this rule:
Once you use did not, the action word goes back to its normal, present-day form. The "did" already tells us it is the past, so the next word stays simple.
Quick Contrast:
- Positive: He heard (Past form)
- Negative: He did not hear (Base form)