War Between Israel and Lebanon

May 5, 2026, 21:22
EuropeInternational

Introduction

Israel started a war in Lebanon on March 2. Israel used planes and soldiers to destroy buildings.

Main Body

The war started because Hezbollah sent rockets to Israel. On April 8, Israel attacked 100 places in ten minutes. Many people died and were hurt in Beirut and Sidon. Israel says they attacked soldiers. Lebanon says they killed normal people. There was a peace agreement from April 17 to May 17. But Israel still attacked 500 places. Israel soldiers went into southern Lebanon. They destroyed houses and a church. Other countries are worried. Germany wants the war to stop. The US wants the leaders to talk. But some people in Lebanon do not want to talk to Israel.

Conclusion

The peace agreement is not working. Israeli soldiers are still in Lebanon. More than 2,700 people died.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

When we talk about things that already happened, we often add -ed to the action word. Look at these examples from the text:

  • Start →\rightarrow Started*
  • Attack →\rightarrow Attacked*
  • Destroy →\rightarrow Destroyed*

The Rule: If you want to say something happened yesterday or last month, just put -ed at the end of the word.

🌍 Who is who? (People & Groups)

In English, we use different words to describe people. Notice the difference here:

  1. Soldiers: People in the army.
  2. Leaders: People in charge of a country.
  3. Normal people: Regular citizens (not soldiers).

📍 Where things happen

We use in for cities and countries:

  • ...in Lebanon
  • ...in Beirut
  • ...in ten minutes (time is also a 'place' for the action!)

We use into when someone moves from outside to inside:

  • Soldiers went into southern Lebanon.

Vocabulary Learning

war (n.)
a conflict between countries
Example:The war caused many people to leave their homes.
started (v.)
began
Example:The war started on March 2.
used (v.)
employed
Example:Israel used planes to attack.
soldiers (n.)
military personnel
Example:Soldiers fought in the war.
destroyed (v.)
ruined
Example:They destroyed many buildings.
rockets (n.)
missiles
Example:Hezbollah sent rockets to Israel.
attacked (v.)
made an attack
Example:Israel attacked 100 places.
people (n.)
humans
Example:Many people died in the war.
peace (n.)
a state of calm
Example:A peace agreement was signed.
agreement (n.)
a deal
Example:The agreement lasted from April to May.
houses (n.)
homes
Example:They destroyed houses in Lebanon.
church (n.)
religious building
Example:A church was also destroyed.
countries (n.)
nations
Example:Other countries are worried.
worried (adj.)
concerned
Example:They are worried about the war.
stop (v.)
cease
Example:Germany wants the war to stop.