Crippling

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This word is about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Crippling.

Despite weeks of crippling air strikes on Hamasaki targets, polls suggest many in Israel feel Mr. Netanyahu did not go far enough in destroying the militant group.

Crippling means to cause severe damage.

It makes something, or someone, unable to operate as before.

Israel dropped many bombs on Hamasaki targets, causing great damage.

A person with a crippling disease cannot move normally.

So the next time you hear the word, crippling, you will know what this News Word means.

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