Israel committing genocide in Gaza: UN commission: BBC Learning English from the News

BBC Learning English • 2025-09-17T12:52:55Z • 7:31 • intermediate • News

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In this episode of BBC Learning English, we dive into a critical UN report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, exploring the implications and vocabulary surrounding this pressing issue.

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Q1. What does the UN report claim Israel has committed against Palestinians in Gaza?

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Q2. How many acts of genocide does the report say Israel has carried out?

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Q3. What phrase is used to describe the increasing number of voices accusing Israel of genocide?

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Q4. What does the phrase 'hold someone responsible' mean in the context of the UN report?

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Q5. What did the former Israeli Prime Minister call the UN commission's genocide report?

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genocide

/ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/

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The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or religious group.

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The international community condemned the acts of genocide committed during the conflict.

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inquiry

/ˈɪnkwəri/

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An official investigation or examination into a matter.

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The government launched an inquiry to determine the causes of the disaster.

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accountable

/əˈkaʊntəbl/

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Required to explain or justify actions; responsible.

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The officials must be held accountable for their decisions regarding public safety.

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slanted

/ˈslæntɪd/

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Biased or one-sided in perspective.

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The article was criticized for its slanted portrayal of the events.

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distorted

/dɪsˈtɔrtɪd/

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Twisted out of shape; misrepresented.

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The report was said to present a distorted view of the situation.

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chorus

/ˈkɔrəs/

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A group of people expressing the same opinion or sentiment.

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There was a growing chorus of voices calling for reform in the education system.

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