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Israel's Parliament Meets Amid Clash Between Eisenkot and Netanyahu

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Israel's parliament met this week.

People want a special committee to look at October 7.

October 7 was a big attack on Israel.

Gadi Eisenkot is a minister in the government.

He says Prime Minister Netanyahu will not give him important security information.

This information is called a briefing.

Eisenkot asked the Attorney General to help.

The Attorney General is the top lawyer for the government.

Some people say Netanyahu wants a war with Iran.

They say this war could help him stay in power.

Eisenkot does not agree with this plan.

The two men do not trust each other.

Many people in Israel are watching this story closely.

They want to know the truth about October 7.

The situation between the two men is still not clear.

Vocabulary6 words

parliament
the group of people who make laws for a country
committee
a small group chosen to study one problem
Eisenkot
the name of a government minister in Israel
Netanyahu
the name of Israel's prime minister
briefing
a short meeting where someone gives important information
Attorney General
the top lawyer who works for the government

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Quiz

1. What do people want after the parliament meeting?
2. What does Eisenkot say Netanyahu is not giving him?
3. True or False: Eisenkot asked the Attorney General for help.

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Israel's _____ met this week.

People want a special _____ to look at October 7.

Gadi _____ is a minister in the government.

He says Prime Minister _____ will not give him important security information.

This information is called a _____.

Eisenkot asked the _____ to help.

The Attorney General is the top lawyer for the _____.

Some people say Netanyahu wants a war with _____.

Eisenkot does not agree with this _____.

The two men do not _____ each other.

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