Reprinted with permission from the BBC (bbc.co.uk)
Keep a look out for these details when reading! Then, after you’ve read, fill in the answers.
How long did Israel occupy Gaza?
What do Gazans mean when they talk about “occupation” now?
A missile is fired during this story. Was it an accident, or was it purposefully fired?
The reporter describes the sound of Israel bombs and missiles as being like:
- An earthquake
- Thunder
- Lightning
- A tidal wave
A bomb blast is mentioned early in the story. How many people died as a result?
- 3
- 2
- 0
- 5
The owner of the house in the above mentioned questions has how man sons?
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 0
Why did Israel bomb the house in the first place?
- In retaliation for an earlier attack
- Because the owner’s sons have been involved in attacks against Israel
- By accident
- Out of spite
What is peculiar about Israel’s attacks?
- They are often unprovoked
- They have no clear military goal
- There is nothing odd about Israel’s actions
- They often call up the targets of the attack beforehand.
Vocabulary: Define the following words.
inured
surreal
drone
Gaza
Israel
