Israel Keeps Two Foreign Men in Prison

May 5, 2026, 19:41
EuropeInternational

Introduction

An Israeli court says two men from other countries must stay in prison. They were on a ship with food and medicine for Gaza.

Main Body

The men are Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Thiago Avila from Brazil. The Israeli Navy stopped their ship in the ocean on April 30. Most people on the ship went to Greece. But Israel took these two men to ask them questions. The court says they can stay in prison until May 2026. Israel says the men are part of a bad group. They say the ship was not for help, but for a show. The men's lawyers say this is wrong. They say Israel stole the men from the ocean. The lawyers also say the men are hurt and have no food. Spain, Brazil, and the United Nations are angry. They say Israel broke the law. They want the two men to go home now.

Conclusion

The two men are still in prison. Israel and other countries are still angry at each other.

Learning

🕒 The "Until" Timeline

In the story, the court says: "They can stay in prison until May 2026."

What does this mean? Use until when you want to talk about a stop point in time. It tells us when a situation ends.

  • Situation: Staying in prison →\rightarrow Stop Point: May 2026.

Try these simple patterns:

  • I am at work →\rightarrow until 5 PM.
  • Please wait →\rightarrow until tomorrow.
  • I will sleep →\rightarrow until 8 AM.

🗺️ People & Places (The 'From' Connection)

Look at how we describe where people are from:

  • Saif Abu Keshek from Spain
  • Thiago Avila from Brazil

The Simple Rule: [Name] →\rightarrow from →\rightarrow [Country/City]

Example:

  • "I am from Japan."
  • "My friend is from New York."

Vocabulary Learning

court
A place where judges decide on legal matters.
Example:The court will decide if the men stay in prison.
prison
A building where people are kept as punishment.
Example:The men were sent to prison after the court's decision.
ship
A large boat that travels on water.
Example:The ship was stopped by the Israeli Navy.
food
Things that people eat.
Example:The men had no food in prison.
medicine
Drugs used to help people feel better.
Example:The ship carried medicine for Gaza.
ocean
A large body of salt water.
Example:The ship was in the ocean when it was stopped.
people
Human beings.
Example:Most people on the ship went to Greece.
questions
Things you ask to get information.
Example:Israel asked them many questions.
group
A set of people with a common purpose.
Example:The men are part of a bad group.
help
To give assistance to someone.
Example:The ship was not for help.
law
Rules made by the government.
Example:Israel broke the law.
home
The place where you live.
Example:They want the men to go home.
angry
Feeling upset or mad.
Example:Spain is angry about the situation.
still
Continuing to exist or happen.
Example:The men are still in prison.
ask
To request information.
Example:Israel asked them questions.