SUMMARY
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would not join cease-fire talks over his demand that Israel remain in control of Gaza's border with Egypt. He spoke after thousands of workers walked off their jobs following a night of protests over his failure to reach a deal for the release of hostages. On early Sunday, Israel officials said they had recovered the bodies of six hostages captured during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that started the Gaza war.
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KEY TERMS
cease-fire — a suspension of fighting, usually so peace talks can take place
WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?
- What recently caused Israeli workers to walk off the job?
- Where is Gaza's border with Egypt located?
- When did the Israel-Hamas War start?
- Why has Netanyahu decided not to join cease-fire talks?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Do you think Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should have accepted the cease-fire deal? Explain your response. Learn more about the cease-fire deal here.
Media literacy: It is most likely very upsetting to hear such sad and devastating news. Who could you talk to about your feelings?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?
FOR MORE
What students can do:
- Learn more about the 6 Israeli hostages killed by militants, including 23-year-old Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
2. The video segment above includes news of a polio outbreak in Gaza. Watch the first 47 seconds to learn more. So far six Palestinian children have died from the disease.
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