New Laws in Israel

May 13, 2026, 14:05
European UnionPolitics

Introduction

The Israeli government made a new law. Now, some Palestinians can get the death penalty.

Main Body

Israel will have special courts for people from Gaza and the West Bank. These courts will talk about the events of October 7, 2023. Jewish people do not have this law. Some leaders want to stop a Palestinian state. They want to end an old peace plan from 1993. More Jewish people are now living in the West Bank. Other countries are angry. The UK and Europe say these laws are not fair. The European Union stopped some Israeli groups from working.

Conclusion

Israel can now use the death penalty for Palestinians and wants to end the old peace plan.

Learning

💡 THE 'WANT' PATTERN

In this text, we see a very useful word: want.

When you are at an A2 level, you need to show what people desire or plan. We use this simple formula:

Person + want(s) + to + Action

Examples from the text:

  • Leaders →\rightarrow want to stop a Palestinian state.
  • Leaders →\rightarrow want to end a peace plan.

Quick Guide for your own sentences:

  1. I / You / We / They →\rightarrow want to (e.g., I want to learn English)
  2. He / She / It →\rightarrow wants to (e.g., She wants to travel)

Why this helps you: Instead of using complex words like "desire" or "intend," just use want to. It is clear and correct for daily conversation.

Vocabulary Learning

new (adj.)
Not old; recent or just made.
Example:The new law will be announced next week.
law (n.)
A rule that people must follow.
Example:The law says everyone must pay taxes.
death (n.)
The end of life.
Example:The death penalty is a serious punishment.
penalty (n.)
A punishment for breaking a rule.
Example:The penalty for breaking the rule is a fine.
special (adj.)
Different from usual; special.
Example:The special court will handle this case.
court (n.)
A place where judges decide cases.
Example:The court heard the evidence.
people (n.)
Many humans; individuals.
Example:Many people attended the meeting.
talk (v.)
To speak or have a conversation.
Example:They will talk about the new policy.
about (prep.)
Concerning or relating to.
Example:The discussion was about politics.
events (n.)
Things that happen.
Example:The events of the day were recorded.
plan (n.)
A set of ideas for doing something.
Example:The plan will be reviewed by experts.
state (n.)
A country or a condition.
Example:The state has many cities.
stop (v.)
To end or prevent something.
Example:We will stop the noise.
old (adj.)
Having lived for a long time; not new.
Example:The old building was renovated.
living (adj.)
Having life; alive.
Example:Living in the city is busy.