It's Official! Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza

In this English lesson, you will learn 20 new, advanced terms you might see on the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The U.N. recently released a report, finding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. ✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationLink to the Newscast: https://youtu.be/NDb7i6Rr0Ao?si=xZkX5DifStGpLpmcIsrael Genocide1. U.N. (United Nations): A group of countries that work together to solve world problems.: The U.N. met to talk about peace in the region.2. Genocide: When a group tries to kill or destroy another group of people.: The world works to stop genocide from ever happening again.3. Ground Offensive: When soldiers attack on land.: The army started a ground offensive to take control of the area.4. Escalating: Becoming more serious or intense.: The argument was escalating, and people began to shout.5. Lighting Up: Starting to fire weapons or suddenly becoming bright.: The sky was lighting up with fireworks at night.6. IDF (Israel Defense Forces): The army of Israel.: The IDF said it was protecting its country.7. Iron Fist: Using very strong or strict control.: The leader ruled with an iron fist and allowed no protests.8. Root Out: To find and remove something harmful.: The police worked to root out crime in the city.9. Stretch Thin: To not have enough people or resources for all the work.: The small team was stretched thin during the busy season.10. Incite Criticism: To cause people to say negative things.: The mayor’s comments incited criticism from the public.11. Secretary of State: A U.S. government official who handles foreign relations.: The Secretary of State visited another country to talk about peace.12. Diplomatic: About managing relationships between countries.: They held a diplomatic meeting to avoid fighting.13. Defanged: Made weaker or less dangerous.: The new rules defanged the powerful group.14. Incursion: A sudden attack or entry into a place.: The soldiers made an incursion into enemy territory.15. Humanitarian Crisis: A serious problem where many people need food, water, or safety.: Flooding caused a humanitarian crisis in the village.16. Commission: A group of people given a job or study to do.: The city formed a commission to study school safety.17. Distorted: Changed so that it is not true or clear.: The photo was distorted and hard to recognize.18. Evacuate: To leave a place for safety.: The school had to evacuate because of a fire alarm.19. Fled: Ran away quickly from danger.: The family fled their home during the storm.Link to original newscast: https://youtu.be/NDb7i6Rr0Ao?si=xZkX5DifStGpLpmc