WorldFebruary 1, 2026

What Happened in Gaza: Short Update and English Practice

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Key Vocabulary

strike/straɪk/

an attack with bombs or missiles

"A strike damaged the building."

ambulance/ˈæm.bjə.ləns/

a vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospital

"The ambulance arrived quickly."

border/ˈbɔːr.dər/

the line between two countries

"They waited at the border."

Listening

What Happened in Gaza: Short Update and English Practice

Air strikes hit the Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026. The attacks struck Rafah, Gaza City and Khan Younis. At least 26 people were killed and more than 30 were injured. Some people were trapped under rubble and ambulances could not reach them. Many families had already left damaged houses.

The Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders and fighters who emerged from underground near Rafah. The strikes came as the Rafah border crossing with Egypt was set to reopen. Hospitals treated the wounded and worked with few supplies. The health system is fragile after many months of fighting. People need water and food.

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Quiz

1. Where did the attacks happen?

2. How many people were killed?

3. What crossing was set to reopen?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you feel worried when you hear about fighting near homes? How does that feeling affect you?

Have you ever had to move because of danger or a natural event? What happened?

What do you think people need most when a city is damaged by attacks?