News bulletin – Answers

Israel backs new Palestinian force

correct the statements

1. Jenin has become a safer place. (will become)
2. The soldiers were trained in America. (in Jordan, with money from America)
3. Israel wants to prove security across the whole of the West Bank. (improve security)
4. Hamas have lost control of Gaza. (gained control)
5. The first man interviewed feels that Israel is interested in security. (not interested)
6. The Palestinians are less interested in economic developments than security developments. (the opposite more for the economy than security)
7. The scheme in Nablus has been a success. (it doesn’t appear so)
8. Israel is happy with the present situation. (they want it to change)
9. Travel restrictions for business people have been tightened. (they have been relaxed)
10. Big changes are being made. (small changes, big ones may follow)