A: Hey there, got any scoop on the latest news?
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: So, Netanyahu's been pretty fired up about Gaza lately. He said Hamas ain't keen on a deal.
B: Really now? What happened to make him so mad?
A: Well, there were some videos released showing two super skinny guys, Israeli hostages held by Hamas. One of the clips said Israel was starving them. That's pretty nasty, right? Netanyahu called it horrifying.
B: Oh wow, that's not cool at all! What do you think Hamas was trying to do with those videos?
A: Seems like they were trying to pressure Israel for more food and aid. You see, a lot of people in Gaza are suffering from malnutrition and starvation due to lack of food. It's really sad.
B: That sounds terrible. I hope things get better soon. So, what did Netanyahu do about it?
A: He reached out to the International Committee of the Red Cross asking them to quickly provide food and medical care for the hostages in Gaza. Hamas said they're willing to cooperate with the Red Cross, but only if Israel opens humanitarian corridors to deliver aid to everyone in Gaza and stops airstrikes during distribution.
B: Well, that sounds like a pretty big ask from both sides. Here's hoping things get resolved peacefully!
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his determination to continue military operations in Gaza, saying that Hamas is not interested in a deal.
Netanyahu made the statement in a video on Sunday in reaction to the release of videos showing two Israelis held captive by Hamas. The clips show two extremely skinny men. One of the clips carried a caption that says, "The occupation government has decided to starve them." Netanyahu called the videos horrifying.
Hamas was apparently attempting to pressure Israel to increase delivery of food and aid supplies to Gaza. Scores of Gazans have died from malnutrition and starvation amid acute food shortages in the Palestinian enclave.
Netanyahu asked the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday to swiftly provide food and medical care to hostages in Gaza.
Hamas said it is ready to cooperate with the Red Cross if Israel opens humanitarian corridors to deliver aid to all the residents in Gaza and halts airstrikes during distribution.
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Quiz 1:
Why did Netanyahu renew his determination for military operations in Gaza?
A. Due to the release of videos showing two Israelis held captive by Hamas.
B. Because Hamas is not interested in a peace deal.
C. To increase the delivery of food and aid supplies to Gaza.
D. In response to acute food shortages in the Palestinian enclave.
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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
What was the purpose of Hamas releasing videos showing two Israelis held captive?
A. To pressure Israel to increase delivery of food and aid supplies.
B. As a sign of peace and goodwill towards Israel.
C. To show their power and control over the Israelis.
D. To expose the conditions of the hostages.
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Answers:
Quiz 2: A
Quiz 3:
What condition has led to the deaths of scores of Gazans?
A. Malnutrition and starvation amid acute food shortages.
B. Diseases caused by airstrikes.
C. Lack of medical care.
D. Poor infrastructure and living conditions.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 3: A
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: So, Netanyahu's been pretty fired up about Gaza lately. He said Hamas ain't keen on a deal.
B: Really now? What happened to make him so mad?
A: Well, there were some videos released showing two super skinny guys, Israeli hostages held by Hamas. One of the clips said Israel was starving them. That's pretty nasty, right? Netanyahu called it horrifying.
B: Oh wow, that's not cool at all! What do you think Hamas was trying to do with those videos?
A: Seems like they were trying to pressure Israel for more food and aid. You see, a lot of people in Gaza are suffering from malnutrition and starvation due to lack of food. It's really sad.
B: That sounds terrible. I hope things get better soon. So, what did Netanyahu do about it?
A: He reached out to the International Committee of the Red Cross asking them to quickly provide food and medical care for the hostages in Gaza. Hamas said they're willing to cooperate with the Red Cross, but only if Israel opens humanitarian corridors to deliver aid to everyone in Gaza and stops airstrikes during distribution.
B: Well, that sounds like a pretty big ask from both sides. Here's hoping things get resolved peacefully!
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his determination to continue military operations in Gaza, saying that Hamas is not interested in a deal.
Netanyahu made the statement in a video on Sunday in reaction to the release of videos showing two Israelis held captive by Hamas. The clips show two extremely skinny men. One of the clips carried a caption that says, "The occupation government has decided to starve them." Netanyahu called the videos horrifying.
Hamas was apparently attempting to pressure Israel to increase delivery of food and aid supplies to Gaza. Scores of Gazans have died from malnutrition and starvation amid acute food shortages in the Palestinian enclave.
Netanyahu asked the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday to swiftly provide food and medical care to hostages in Gaza.
Hamas said it is ready to cooperate with the Red Cross if Israel opens humanitarian corridors to deliver aid to all the residents in Gaza and halts airstrikes during distribution.
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Quiz 1:
Why did Netanyahu renew his determination for military operations in Gaza?
A. Due to the release of videos showing two Israelis held captive by Hamas.
B. Because Hamas is not interested in a peace deal.
C. To increase the delivery of food and aid supplies to Gaza.
D. In response to acute food shortages in the Palestinian enclave.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
What was the purpose of Hamas releasing videos showing two Israelis held captive?
A. To pressure Israel to increase delivery of food and aid supplies.
B. As a sign of peace and goodwill towards Israel.
C. To show their power and control over the Israelis.
D. To expose the conditions of the hostages.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 2: A
Quiz 3:
What condition has led to the deaths of scores of Gazans?
A. Malnutrition and starvation amid acute food shortages.
B. Diseases caused by airstrikes.
C. Lack of medical care.
D. Poor infrastructure and living conditions.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 3: A
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Summary
Israeli PM Netanyahu criticizes Hamas for withholding a peace deal, in response to videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages. The videos, released by Hamas, accuse Israel of starvation. Netanyahu calls the footage horrifying. Hamas seeks increased food and aid supplies for Gaza residents suffering
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250804_23/
Date: Aug. 4, 2025
Created: 2025/08/05 07:02
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:07
Last Read: 2025/08/05 08:58