Four Doctors in an Israeli Prison

May 12, 2026, 14:50
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Introduction

Four doctors from Gaza are in an Israeli prison. They say the food and health care are very bad.

Main Body

The doctors are Mohammed Obeid, Hussam Abu Safiya, Murad al-Qouqa, and Akram Abu Ouda. They do not have a lawyer. They do not know why they are in prison. Some people visited them on May 11. The doctors have skin problems. They do not have enough food to eat. The prison does not give them good medicine. Dr. Abu Safiya worked at Kamal Adwan Hospital. The army took him on December 27, 2024. The army destroyed his hospital. Many people died or got hurt in Gaza since October 2023. The army put thousands of people in prison.

Conclusion

The four doctors are still in prison. Their health is getting worse.

Learning

πŸ›‘ The 'DO NOT' Pattern

In this story, we see a common way to say something is not happening. This is essential for A2 English.

The Rule: Subject + do not + action

Examples from the text:

  • They do not have a lawyer. β†’ (No lawyer)
  • They do not know why. β†’ (No answer)
  • The prison does not give them medicine. β†’ (No medicine)

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: Do vs. Does

  • Use do not for many people: They do not... / We do not...
  • Use does not for one person or thing: The prison does not... / He does not...

Vocabulary Learning

doctor (n.)
person who helps people get better when they are sick
Example:The doctor will check your health.
prison (n.)
a place where people are kept because they broke the law
Example:The prisoner was sent to prison.
food (n.)
what we eat to stay healthy
Example:I like to eat fresh food.
health (n.)
the state of being free from sickness
Example:Good health is very important.
lawyer (n.)
person who helps people with legal problems
Example:She hired a lawyer for her case.
visit (v.)
to go to see someone or something
Example:I will visit my friend tomorrow.
skin (n.)
the outer covering of the body
Example:The skin on my arm is itchy.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation that needs to be solved
Example:The problem is that no medicine is available.
medicine (n.)
drugs that help people feel better
Example:He took medicine for his cough.
army (n.)
a group of soldiers who protect a country
Example:The army defended the border.
destroy (v.)
to break something so it cannot be used again
Example:The fire destroyed the old house.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt his arm when he fell.
worse (adj.)
more bad or not as good
Example:The situation is getting worse.
thousands (n.)
a very large number, usually 1000 or more
Example:Thousands of people attended the concert.