- Two years of war changed Gaza.
- A ceasefire deal now comes into effect.
- Water, electricity and fuel were cut off.
- Families slept near hospitals without water.
- More than 2 million people lacked basics.
- People reused solar panels and batteries.
- Some made fuel from plastic waste.
- Farms were damaged and fields became barren.
- Over 50,000 farmers lost their work.
Difficult words
- problem — A situation that causes difficulty or trouble.problems
- hunger — The feeling of needing food.hungry
- help — Support or assistance given to someone.
- electricity — Form of energy used to power things.
- power — Energy or strength to do work.
- fuel — Material used to produce energy.
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- How do you think people can help each other in difficult situations?
- What are some solutions to reduce hunger?
- Why is electricity important for daily life?
Related articles
Why Many Moroccan Students Are Studying in China
Many Moroccan students choose to study in China because economic and social pressures at home make staying difficult. High youth unemployment, low graduate pay, social media and agencies drive the trend, but visas and scams create risks.
Few new antibiotics for children amid rising resistance
Global experts warn that few child-friendly antibiotics are being developed while antimicrobial resistance already causes millions of deaths. A 2026 Benchmark finds fewer drugs in company pipelines and a shortage of medicines for under-five children.
Mindfulness helps couples under financial stress
A University of Georgia study of over 400 couples with children found that higher mindfulness links to greater confidence the relationship will survive stress. Mindfulness also related to better relationship quality and stronger co-parenting.
New drug pair helps fight rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis
Scientists paired rifampicin with a probe called AAP-SO2 that binds bacterial RNA polymerase at a different site and slows transcription. The pair killed resistant mutants in culture and was especially effective in a rabbit model.
