Israel Makes New Special Court for October 7 Attacks

May 12, 2026, 18:14
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The Israeli parliament made a new law. This law creates a special military court for people from the October 2023 attacks.

Main Body

The court will judge about 400 people. Some people may die if the court says they killed many people. This is very rare in Israel. The court is in Jerusalem. Three to five judges will work there. People can watch the court on the internet. The government will not trade these prisoners for other people. Some people like this law. They say it is fair. Other people do not like it. They say the court is not fair and the police may hurt people to get information.

Conclusion

The court is now a law. It will start when the government decides how much money to pay for it.

Learning

The 'Some... Other' Trick

When you want to talk about two different groups of people, use this pattern:

Some people [opinion A] →\rightarrow Other people [opinion B]

From the text:

  • Some people like this law.
  • Other people do not like it.

Word Building: 'The Court'

In this story, a court is a place where judges decide if someone is guilty.

Common A2 phrases used here:

  • Make a law →\rightarrow Create a new rule.
  • Watch on the internet →\rightarrow See it online.
  • Pay for it →\rightarrow Give money to make it happen.

Quick Tip: 'Will'

Notice how the text uses will to talk about the future:

  • The court will judge...
  • The government will not trade...
  • It will start...

Just use will + action to say what happens next.

Vocabulary Learning

court (n.)
a place where judges decide legal cases
Example:The court will hear the case tomorrow.
judge (n.)
a person who decides legal cases
Example:The judge will write the verdict.
law (n.)
rules that people must follow
Example:The new law will be effective next year.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people attended the meeting.
watch (v.)
to see something carefully
Example:You can watch the court online.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government will decide the budget.
fair (adj.)
treated equally, just
Example:They say the law is fair.
police (n.)
people who enforce laws
Example:The police may investigate the case.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain
Example:The police may hurt people.
start (v.)
to begin
Example:The court will start next month.
money (n.)
currency used for buying things
Example:The government will pay the money.
pay (v.)
to give money for something
Example:The court will pay the fines.