Learning English from the News Israel-Gaza War: One month on
Nov 8, 2023
The podcast discusses the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, including the reasons for Israel's bombings and the death toll. It explores the concepts of ceasefires and humanitarian corridors, and the closure of the humanitarian corridor by Israel. It also explains the verb 'escalate' and its meaning in the context of war.
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Understanding Ceasefire
- Ceasefire is a temporary stop in fighting during war.
- It's often used with the verbs 'hold' (successful) or 'fail' (unsuccessful).
Humanitarian Corridors
- A humanitarian corridor is a safe area for people to move from danger to safety.
- It also allows aid and emergency services in and out of these areas.
Escalation and De-escalation
- Escalate means to increase in seriousness or intensity, often used in the context of war.
- De-escalate, with the prefix 'de-', means the opposite.