HAMAS LEADER KILLED: 20 English Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Words for the ITELS and TOEFL
In this week's English lesson, you will learn of English terms, idioms, and English phrasal verbs. You'll learn more about what happened when the Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated by the country of Israel. There are at least 20 English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and advanced vocabulary words.
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Vocabulary Words
1. Hamas: A group in the Middle East that controls the Gaza Strip and often has conflicts with Israel. Hamas is known for its militant activities and political control in Gaza.
2. Intelligence: Information gathered to help make decisions, often used in military or security contexts. The military used intelligence to plan the airstrike.
3. Casualties: People who are injured or killed in an event like a conflict or accident. The airstrike led to several casualties.
4. Retaliation: An action taken in response to harm or an attack. The group promised retaliation after the leader was killed.
5. The Gaza Strip: A small piece of land in the Middle East, controlled by Hamas, bordering Israel and Egypt. The Gaza Strip often experiences conflict and tension.
6. The Middle East: A region that includes countries like Israel, Egypt, and Iran, known for its complex political and cultural history. The Middle East has many ongoing conflicts.
7. Militant Wing: A part of an organization that engages in fighting or violent actions. The militant wing of Hamas is responsible for many attacks.
8. Terrorist Organization: A group that uses violence to achieve political goals and is labeled as such by various countries. Many countries consider Hamas a terrorist organization.
9. Islamic State: A government or region governed by Islamic law, often sought by groups with political and religious motives. Hamas hopes to create an Islamic state in the region.
10. Alleged: Claimed or supposed, maybe but not proven, might not be true. The alleged leader of the group was targeted in the airstrike.
11. Assassination: Killing a famous person for political reasons. The assassination of the Hamas leader shocked the region.
12. Compound: A group of buildings enclosed by a fence. The compound was believed to house several high-ranking officials.
13. Airstrike: A military attack from the air. The air strike targeted a key Hamas compound.
English Idioms
14. In hot water: In trouble. Israel finds itself in hot water after the assassination.
15. The ball is in your court: It's your decision now. After the airstrike, the ball is in Iran’s court. It is their decision to retaliate or not.
16. Burn the midnight oil: Stay up late working or studying. The team burned the midnight oil to analyze the situation.
Phrasal Verbs
17. Carry out: Perform or complete a task. The military carried out the airstrike early in the morning.
A recent news story reported that a leader of Hamas was killed in an airstrike. The attack took place at a compound after the military gathered intelligence. The event led to casualties and has made the situation more serious, with concerns about possible retaliation. Some countries are thinking about sanctions in response.
Hamas is a group that controls the Gaza Strip, a small area in the Middle East. It is known for being involved in conflicts with Israel and has a militant wing that conducts attacks. Many countries, including the United States and the European Union, consider Hamas a terrorist organization. They also provide social services like schools and hospitals in Gaza. Hamas wants to establish an Islamic state in what they see as historic Palestine, including Israel.
Ismail Haniyeh (Hi-Knee-Ya): A senior leader in Hamas, a group based in the Gaza Strip. He has held many different important positions, including being the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority and a key political figure in the region.
Ismail Haniyeh is known for his leadership role within Hamas and his influence in Gaza politics.
