Life for Mothers in Gaza

May 11, 2026, 08:57
Middle EastInternational

Introduction

Mother's Day is a sad time for women in Gaza. Life is very hard for them now.

Main Body

Many women and girls died in the war. More than 38,000 women and girls are dead. Many mothers have no husbands. 55,000 pregnant women are sick because they have no doctors or food. Most people left their homes. They move many times to find a safe place. Many families lost their houses and their children. Women now lead their families. They have no money. Many buildings are broken. The war killed many people and hurt thousands more.

Conclusion

Mothers in Gaza are in danger. They do not have enough food or water.

Learning

🚨 The 'Lack' Pattern

To reach A2, you must describe what is missing. In this text, we see two ways to say "I don't have it."

1. Using "No" (Direct and simple)

  • No husbands →\rightarrow Zero husbands.
  • No doctors →\rightarrow Zero doctors.
  • No money →\rightarrow Zero money.

2. Using "Not enough" (Used for things you have a little bit of, but you need more)

  • Not enough food →\rightarrow Some food, but not a full stomach.
  • Not enough water →\rightarrow Some water, but not for everyone.

Quick Word Swap

  • Broken →\rightarrow Not working/Destroyed
  • Hard →\rightarrow Difficult
  • Safe →\rightarrow Not in danger

Vocabulary Learning

women
adult female humans
Example:The women in the village helped each other.
girls
young female children
Example:The girls played in the courtyard.
dead
no longer alive
Example:The dead soldiers were buried.
husbands
male partners in marriage
Example:Many husbands left the town.
pregnant
expecting a baby
Example:The pregnant mother was careful.
sick
ill
Example:The sick child needed medicine.
doctors
medical professionals
Example:Doctors came to the camp.
food
edible items
Example:They shared their food with neighbors.
water
liquid essential for life
Example:Clean water is hard to find.
homes
places where people live
Example:They searched for new homes.
families
groups of related people
Example:Families gathered for dinner.
children
young people
Example:Children were playing in the street.