Fighting in Jerusalem and New York

May 14, 2026, 20:29
Middle EastPolitics

Introduction

On May 14, 2026, many people marched in Jerusalem. At the same time, people fought in the United States.

Main Body

About 50,000 people walked in the Old City of Jerusalem. Some people shouted bad words and broke things. Palestinian shop owners closed their stores to stay safe. A group called 'Standing Together' tried to protect people, but they fought with the marchers. Two Israeli leaders went into the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They put up an Israeli flag. Jordan and Turkey are angry. They say this is against the law. The Israeli government says the land belongs to them. In New York City, people also fought. Pro-Palestinian people fought with the police in Brooklyn. They burned a flag and said bad things about Jewish people. One judge in Pennsylvania left the Democratic Party because of this hate.

Conclusion

The situation is still dangerous. People in different countries are very angry at each other.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how this text describes things happening. To get to A2, you need to master the Simple Past.

The Pattern: Most words just add -ed at the end to show it happened yesterday or in the past.

  • march →\rightarrow marched
  • walk →\rightarrow walked
  • shout →\rightarrow shouted
  • close →\rightarrow closed
  • burn →\rightarrow burned

The 'Rule Breakers' (Irregular): Some words change completely. You must memorize these because they don't follow the -ed rule:

  • fight →\rightarrow fought
  • break →\rightarrow broke
  • go →\rightarrow went
  • say →\rightarrow said

Quick Guide: If you see went or fought, the action is finished. If you see marched, it is also finished. Use these to tell a story about the past.

Vocabulary Learning

march (v.)
To walk in a line or procession as part of a group.
Example:Many people marched in Jerusalem to show their support.
walk (v.)
To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot.
Example:About 50,000 people walked in the Old City of Jerusalem.
city (n.)
A large town that is an important center of commerce or culture.
Example:New York City is known for its busy streets.
shop (n.)
A small store that sells goods to customers.
Example:Palestinian shop owners closed their shops to stay safe.
owner (n.)
A person who owns something, such as a shop or a house.
Example:The shop owner decided to close the store for the day.
group (n.)
A number of people or things that are together.
Example:A group called 'Standing Together' tried to protect people.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
Example:The group tried to protect the people from the fighting.
fight (v.)
To have a physical or verbal contest with someone.
Example:People fought with the police in Brooklyn.
flag (n.)
A piece of cloth with a symbol or design that represents a country or group.
Example:They burned a flag and said bad things about Jewish people.
angry (adj.)
Feeling strong displeasure or annoyance.
Example:Jordan and Turkey are angry about the situation.
law (n.)
A rule made by a government to maintain order and protect people.
Example:They say this is against the law.
dangerous (adj.)
Able to cause harm or injury.
Example:The situation is still dangerous for everyone involved.
different (adj.)
Not the same; unlike in nature or form.
Example:People in different countries are very angry at each other.
police (n.)
Law enforcement officers who keep the public safe.
Example:The police tried to stop the fighting in Brooklyn.
judge (n.)
A person who decides a case in a court of law.
Example:One judge in Pennsylvania left the Democratic Party because of this hate.
party (n.)
An organized group that has a political aim or ideology.
Example:The judge left the Democratic Party after the conflict.
hate (n.)
Intense dislike or hostility toward someone or something.
Example:The judge left the party because of this hate.