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Severe environmental damage in Gaza (Level A1) — a large pile of rubble sitting on top of a street

Severe environmental damage in GazaCEFR A1

6 Nov 2025

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Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Emad El Byed, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
71 words
  • A ceasefire is finally signed today.
  • Humanitarian organisations are scaling up to help many families.
  • Families face famine after a long blockade.
  • Gaza had nearly two years of bombardment.
  • Many neighbourhoods lie flattened and toxic now.
  • Soil, water and air are contaminated.
  • About 70 percent of agricultural land is destroyed.
  • Five wastewater treatment plants are gone.
  • The aquifer risks severe saline poisoning now.
  • Rebuilding will need large cleanup and global help.

Difficult words

  • problem — A situation that causes difficulty.
    problems
  • farm — Land where crops or animals are raised.
    farms
  • water — A clear liquid that people drink.
  • hunger — The feeling of wanting food.
    hungry
  • environment — The natural world around us.
  • effort — Trying hard to do something.

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Discussion questions

  • What do you think can help improve the situation in Gaza?
  • How does war affect people's daily lives?
  • Why is clean water important for families?

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