PP Language LessonsWorldMarch 22, 2026
Missiles Reach Dimona and Arad: What Happened and How People Reacted
Key Vocabulary
missile/ˈmɪs.əl/
a weapon that flies through the air to hit a target
"A missile hit a building near the town."
nuclear/ˈnjuː.kli.ər/
connected to atomic energy or weapons
"The center is a nuclear research site."
injured/ˈɪn.dʒərd/
hurt or wounded
"Many people were injured and went to hospitals."
Listening
Missiles Reach Dimona and Arad: What Happened and How People Reacted
On March 21, 2026 Iran fired missiles that hit the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad. The attacks damaged buildings and injured dozens of people near the Negev desert.
Dimona is close to Israel’s main nuclear research center. Israeli air defenses were not able to intercept the missiles, and rescue teams treated wounded people, including children. Many residents were frightened and some left their homes for a time.
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Quiz
1. Where did the missiles strike?
2. When did the attack happen?
3. What happened to Israeli air defenses?
Reading Practice
Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.
Discussion
1
Do you feel safe in public shelters during alarms? Why or why not?
2
Have you ever heard sirens in your town? What did you do?
3
What do you think people in Dimona and Arad need first after an attack?