Israel Attacks Hamas Leaders and West Bank News

May 15, 2026, 21:52
Middle EastPolitics

Introduction

Israel attacked a top Hamas leader in Gaza City. Other people died in the West Bank.

Main Body

Israel attacked Izz al-Din al-Haddad. He is a leader of Hamas. Israel says he planned the attacks on October 7, 2023. The army watched him for ten days before the attack. Many people died in Gaza City. Seven people died in a house and a car. The Health Ministry says more people are dying now than five weeks ago. Israeli soldiers also went to the West Bank. A sixteen-year-old boy died there. The soldiers took his body. Many people died in the West Bank since October 2023.

Conclusion

Israel is still fighting Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank. Many people are dying.

Learning

πŸ•’ Past vs. Present

In this news story, we see two ways to talk about time. One is for things that finished, and one is for things that are still happening.

1. The "Finished" Words (Past) These words tell us about things that happened and stopped.

  • Attacked β†’\rightarrow happened in the past.
  • Watched β†’\rightarrow happened in the past.
  • Died β†’\rightarrow happened in the past.
  • Planned β†’\rightarrow happened in the past.

2. The "Now" Words (Present) These words tell us about things that are true right now.

  • Is β†’\rightarrow used for one person/thing now.
  • Are β†’\rightarrow used for many people/things now.
  • Says β†’\rightarrow something someone tells us now.

Quick Guide for A2: If you see -ed at the end of a word (like attacked), it usually means the action is over. If you see is or are, the situation is happening at this moment.

Vocabulary Learning

attacked
to hit or strike with force
Example:The soldiers attacked the building.
attack (v.)
To strike or hit someone or something with force.
Example:The soldiers attack the enemy building.
leader
a person who leads or commands a group
Example:The leader gave a speech.
leader (n.)
A person who guides or directs a group.
Example:She is the leader of the team.
died
to stop living; to pass away
Example:The boy died in the accident.
city (n.)
A large town or urban area.
Example:They live in a big city.
house
a building where people live
Example:They live in a big house.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:Many people attended the concert.
car
a vehicle that travels on roads
Example:She drives a red car.
army (n.)
A large organized group of soldiers.
Example:The army trained for the war.
health
the state of being free from illness
Example:Good health is important.
watch (v.)
To look at something carefully.
Example:He will watch the match.
ministry
a government department that deals with a specific area
Example:The ministry made new rules.
car (n.)
A vehicle with four wheels.
Example:She drives a blue car.
more
greater in amount or number
Example:I need more water.
house (n.)
A building for people to live in.
Example:They built a new house.
now
at the present time
Example:We will start now.
health (n.)
The state of being well and free from illness.
Example:Good health is important.
weeks
a period of seven days
Example:The project will take two weeks.
ministry (n.)
An office that deals with a particular area of government.
Example:The health ministry announced new rules.
ago
in the past
Example:I saw him yesterday, not a week ago.
soldiers
people who serve in the army
Example:Soldiers trained in the field.
body
the physical part of a person or animal
Example:The body was found near the river.
fighting
the act of fighting; to battle
Example:They were fighting in the park.
watched
to look at something for a period of time
Example:She watched the movie.
before
earlier than a particular time
Example:Finish your homework before dinner.
ten
the number 10
Example:I have ten apples.
days
a period of 24 hours
Example:We stayed for three days.
sixteen
the number 16
Example:He is sixteen years old.
boy
a male child
Example:The boy played with his friends.
many
a large number of
Example:There are many stars in the sky.
also
in addition; too
Example:I like pizza, and I also like pasta.
went
past tense of go
Example:She went to the store.
still
even now; not stopped
Example:The cat is still sleeping.
top
highest or best
Example:She is the top student.
planned
decided or arranged in advance
Example:They planned a surprise party.
attack
an act of attacking; to attack
Example:The attack surprised everyone.