Show Notes
Israel is at war. There are a few words that we hear on the news all the time — words you should absolutely know. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon
New Words and Expressions: Retsu'at aza – The Gaza Strip – רצועת עזה Retsua la-kelev – Leash for a dog – רצועה לכלב Otef aza (Ha-otef) – The area bordering with the Gaza Strip – עוטף עזה, העוטף Yeshuvey otef aza – Villages near the Gaza Strip, inside Israel – ישובי עוטף עזה Matach kaved shel raketot – Heavy barrage of rockets – מטח כבד של רקטות Az'aka, az'akot – Sirens – אזעקה, אזעקות Mamad (merchav mugan dirati) – Protected space within the apartment – מרחב מוגן דירתי Miklat, miklatim – Bomb shelters – מקלט Pikud ha-oref – Home Front Command – פיקוד העורף Harugim – The killed – הרוגים Ptsoo'im – The injured – פצועים Hatufim – Kidnapped – חטופים Bnei aruba – Hostages – בני ערובה Mehablim – Terrorists – מחבלים Ne'edar, ne'edarim – Missing – נעדר, נעדרים Hamal – Tactical Operations Center, War room – חדר מלחמה, חמ"ל Tarchish – Scenario – תרחיש Ha-tarchish ha-garua be-yoter – The worst possible scenario – התרחיש הגרוע ביותר
Playlist and Clips: Otef aza Matach shel raketot Mamad Hatufim Rachel from Ofakim Hamal ne'edarim Daniela Spector – Ha-kochav Ha-ze Met (lyrics)
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