Israel and Lebanon Talk in Washington

Introduction

Israel and Lebanon met in Washington, D.C. The United States helped them. They talked about the war with a group called Hezbollah.

Main Body

Israel and Lebanon have been at war since 1948. They met to find a way to stop the fighting. Israel wants Hezbollah to leave. Lebanon wants its own army to control the border. Hezbollah was not at the meeting. They do not like the talks. Hezbollah says they will not follow any new rules. They are still attacking Israel with rockets. Many people are suffering. More than 2,100 people died in Lebanon. One million people left their homes. Lebanon wants the fighting to stop now. Israel says the fighting can stop only after Hezbollah leaves southern Lebanon. The US says this meeting is a big first step. But some people think it will not work. They say the Lebanese government is not strong enough to stop Hezbollah.

Conclusion

Israel and Lebanon talked for the first time in a long time. But peace is hard because Hezbollah is still fighting.

Vocabulary Learning

attacking
To try to hurt someone or something with force攻擊
Example:They are still attacking Israel with rockets.
control
To have power over something or someone控制
Example:Lebanon wants its own army to control the border.
helped
To give support or help to someone幫助
Example:The United States helped them talk about the war.
peace
A time when there is no war和平
Example:But peace is hard because Hezbollah is still fighting.
suffering
To feel pain or sadness受苦
Example:Many people are suffering because of the war.