Israel is at war. There are a few words that we hear on the news all the time — words you should absolutely know.
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New Words and Expressions:
Retsu'at aza – The Gaza Strip – רצועת עזה
Retsua la-kelev – Leash for a dog – רצועה לכלב
Otef aza (Ha-otef) – The area bordering with the Gaza Strip – עוטף עזה, העוטף
Yeshuvey otef aza – Villages near the Gaza Strip, inside Israel – ישובי עוטף עזה
Matach kaved shel raketot – Heavy barrage of rockets – מטח כבד של רקטות
Az'aka, az'akot – Sirens – אזעקה, אזעקות
Mamad (merchav mugan dirati) – Protected space within the apartment – מרחב מוגן דירתי
Miklat, miklatim – Bomb shelters – מקלט
Pikud ha-oref – Home Front Command – פיקוד העורף
Harugim – The killed – הרוגים
Ptsoo'im – The injured – פצועים
Hatufim – Kidnapped – חטופים
Bnei aruba – Hostages – בני ערובה
Mehablim – Terrorists – מחבלים
Ne'edar, ne'edarim – Missing – נעדר, נעדרים
Hamal – Tactical Operations Center, War room – חדר מלחמה, חמ"ל
Tarchish – Scenario – תרחיש
Ha-tarchish ha-garua be-yoter – The worst possible scenario – התרחיש הגרוע ביותר
Playlist and Clips:
Daniela Spector – Ha-kochav Ha-ze Met (lyrics)